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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1991-01-0221;) COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. January 2, 1991 PRESENT: Mayor Nichols Alderpersons (10) - Romanowski, Johnson, Booth, Hoffman, Golder, Blanchard, Peterson, Cummings, Daley, Schroeder OTHERS PRESENT: City Clerk - Paolangeli City Attorney - Guttman City Controller - Cafferillo Deputy City Controller - Thayer Police Chief - McEwen Personnel Administrator - Saul Planning and Development Director - Van Cort Fire Chief - Olmstead co Assistant Personnel Administrator - Patz Acting Superintendent of Public Works - Gray Board of Public Works Commissioners - Reeves, Berg (� PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Q Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. OATH OF OFFICE: Alderperson 4th Ward Neil Golder took the Oath of Office and was sworn in as Alderperson from the 4th Ward by-City Clerk Paolangeli. MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of the December 5, 1990 Common Council Meeting By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the December 5, 1990 Common Council meeting be approved with the following correction: On page 35 under the Main Motion as Amended, the 3rd Whereas should be corrected to read four lane. Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO AND DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA: Executive Session Mayor Nichols requested that there be an Executive Session at the end of the meeting regarding land acquisition and sale. No Council member objected. Unfinished and Miscellaneous Business Alderperson Hoffman stated that concerns were raised at the Planning and Development Committee meeting regarding the Route 13 resolution that was passed by Council in December. He said that he was requested to write a letter of clarification to Mr. Simberg at N.Y.S. D.o.T. and he has done so. He would like to pass the letter around to Council members for their input before it is mailed. No Council member objected. Budqet and Administration Committee Alderperson Booth stated that Item 18.18, Audit Report, be deleted from the agenda. No Council member objected. (1O "70 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public Hearing on Amending Chapter 81 Entitled "Partial Tax Exemption" Resolution to Open Public Hearing By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider amending Chapter 81 entitled "Partial Tax Exemption" be declared open. Carried Unanimously No one appeared to address the Public Hearing. Resolution to Close Public Hearing By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider amending Chapter 81 entitled "Partial Tax Exemption" be declared closed. Carried Unanimously Public Hearing on Amending Subdivision A -2 of Section 30.37 of Chapter 30 Entitled 'Zoning' Resolution to Open Public Hearing By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider amending Subdivision A -2 of Section 30.37 of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' be declared open. Carried Unanimously Alderperson Hoffman explained that the amendment that is being considered is regarding parking space size. No one appeared to address the Public Hearing. Resolution to Close Public Hearing By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider amending Subdivision A -2 of Section 30.37 of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' be declared closed. Carried Unanimously MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Board of Public Works Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Carol C. Reeves, 303 Linn Street to the Board of Public Works for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Carol C. Reeves to the Board of Public Works for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Ms. Carol C. Reeves took the oath of office and was sworn in by City Clerk Paolangeli. Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Denise Rusoff, 209 Hudson Street for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Discussion followed on the floor regarding this appointment. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard RESOLVED, That the appointment of Denise Rusoff to the Board of Public Works be discussed in Executive Session at the end of the meeting. 2 Carried Unanimously 221 January 2, 1991 Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Jill Tripp, 216 Dey Street to the Board of Public Works for a 2- year term to expire December 31, 1992, to replace Patricia Connor. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard RESOLVED, That the appointment of Jill Tripp to the Board of (400" Public Works be discussed in Executive Session at the end of the meeting. Carried Unanimously Community Police Board Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Carol Seligmann, 115 Eastwood Terrace and Michael J. Ellis, 406 Stewart Avenue to the Community Police Board for 3 -year terms, to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution CD By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Carol Seligmann and Michael J. Ellis to the Community Police Board with m terms to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Q Planning and Development Board Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Carl H. Feuer, 310 First Street, to the Planning and Development Board for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Golder: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Carl H. Feuer to the Planning and Development Board with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Board of Zoning Appeals Mayor Nichols requested Council approval 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, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of David Holmberg to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of John Peck, 516 Chestnut Street, to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 3 -year term, to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of John Peck to the Board of Zoning Appeals with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Kenneth Vineberg, 141 The Commons, to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 2 -year term to expire December 31, 1992, to replace Herman Sieverding, who has resigned. 3 January 2, 1991 Resolution By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Kenneth Vineberg to the Board of Zoning Appeals with a term to expire December 31, 1992. Carried Unanimously Bicycle Advisory Council Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Lois Chaplin, 7 Penny Lane, to the Bicycle Advisory Council for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Lois Chaplin to the Bicycle Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Dave Streater, 102 Homestead Road, to the Bicycle Advisory Council for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Dave Streater to the Bicycle Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Rental Housing Commission Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Mark Finkelstein, 210 Lake Street, to the Rental Housing Commission for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Mark Finkelstein to the Rental Housing Commission with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Terry Pasco, 121 Prospect Street to the Rental Housing Commission with a 3 -year term, expiring December 31, 1993 and for the appointment of Edward J. Dormady, 638 Stewart Avenue with a 3- year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Terry Pasco and Edward J. Dormady to the Rental Housing Commission with terms to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Conservation Advisory Council Mayor Nichols requested the re- appointment of the following persons to the Conservation Advisory Council with 2 -year terms to expire December 31, 1992: Betsy Darlington, 204 Fairmount Avenue Roger Farrell, 120 Eastwood Terrace John Wertis, 111 West York Street Judith W. Jones, 112 East York Street 4 January 2, 1991 Resolution By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Betsy Darlington, Roger Farrell, John Wertis and Judith W. Jones to the Conservation Advisory Council with terms to expire December 31, 1992. Carried Unanimously co" Ms. Betsy Darlington took the oath of office and was sworn in by City Clerk Paolangeli. Mayor Nichols requested the appointment to the Conservation Advisory Council of Rob Shapiro of 313 Columbia Street for a 1 year term to replace Jill Tripp and Guy Gerard, of 151 Chestnut Street for a 1 year term to replace Eric Bromberg. It was the consensus of the Council that these appointments should be discussed in Executive Session at the end of the co meeting. Examining Board of Electricians Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Joseph A. Kohm, 313 Warren Place to the Examining Board of Q Electricians with a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993 Resolution By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Joseph A. Kohm to the Examining Board of Electricians with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously (400", Board of Appeals on Building Code Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Philip Cox, 221 Cornell Street, to the Board of Appeals on Building Code for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Daley RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Philip Cox to the Board of Appeals on Building Code with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Shade Tree Advisory Committee Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Nina Bassuk, 1345 Mecklenburg Road, to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Nina Bassuk to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Design Review Board Mayor Nichols requested of William S. Downing, Review Board for a 3 -year Council approval for the re- appointment 215 North Cayuga Street to the Design term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of William S. Downing to the Design Review Board with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously 5 22 1 January 2, 1991 Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Barclay C. Jones, 502 Turner Place and Nancy Meltzer, 407 East Seneca Street to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission for 3 -year terms to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Barclay C. Jones and Nancy Meltzer to the Ithaca Landmarks _Preservation Commission with terms to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Mayor's Appointments Not Requiring Council Approval Affirmative Action Advisory Committee Mayor Nichols reported that he has re- appointed Brenda Kuhn to the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Cable Television Commission Mayor Nichols reported that he has appointed James F. Ferwerda, 312 First Street, to the Cable Television Commission for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993 to replace Richard Herskowitz, who has resigned. Youth Bureau Advisory Board Mayor Nichols reported that he has appointed M. John Sherman, 205 Hillview Place to the Youth Bureau Advisory Board for a 3 -year term expiring December 31, 1993.- ELECTION OF ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Nichols entertained nominations from the floor for the position of Acting Mayor. Alderperson Booth nominated Alderperson Carolyn Peterson for the position and the nomination was seconded by Alderperson Daley. The motion carried unanimously. Alderperson Peterson will serve as Acting Mayor until December 31, 1991. ALTERNATE ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Nichols entertained nominations from the floor for the position of Alternate Acting Mayor. Alderperson Johnson nominated Alderperson Robert Romanowski for the position and the nomination was seconded by Alderperson Booth. The motion carried unanimously. Alderperson Romanowski will serve as Alternate Acting Mayor until December 31, 1991. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Traffic Patterns Guy Van Benschoten, 602 North Cayuga Street, spoke to Council in support of and the need for the proposed road widening project on Route 13. He also spoke of the need for a ramp on Green Street just past the new Mental Health Building for cars wishing to proceed up South Hill and spoke in favor of Alderperson Romanowski's resolution regarding the Persian Gulf crisis. Persian Gulf Crisis The following persons spoke regarding the situation in the Persian Gulf: Alicia Cox Richard Dunham David Kay Gil Ott Ruth Yarrow Fred Wilcox 22 January 2, 1991 The following persons spoke in favor of Alderperson Romanowski's resolution that is being presented to Council this evening: Holly Hollingsworth Dan Wheeler RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC: Persian Gulf Crisis (awrl Alderperson Romanowski explained that the resolution he was presenting to Council was in response to requests he had received from numerous veteran groups and individuals who asked for the City to express support of persons serving in the Middle East. He said his resolution was not meant to be a political statement and he will not become part of a political statement; therefore, he asked to withdraw his resolution from tonight's agenda. Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Nichols stated that this was not the time to debate whether or not Alderperson Romanowski should withdraw his resolution. The matter will be discussed when it comes to the Council floor. Alderperson Golder stated that he has some amendments to make to Alderperson Romanowski's resolution. He said that he feels it is Q very important and totally appropriate that Common Council take a stand at this time on this matter. On -Ramp to Aurora Street Alderperson Cummings, in response to Mr. VanBenschoten's comments, stated that the on -ramp to Aurora Street is something that the City has talked about doing and that is why the Mental Health Building was moved back several feet to accommodate such a ramp should it be possible. She asked that the Planning Department and Board of Public Works begin discussions on this matter. REPORT FROM BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES: There was no report from the Board of Representatives. Alderperson Romanowski stated that he has a petition of over 900 signatures regarding the garbage baling station that was to be presented to the representative from the Board tonight. He asked that the Clerk's office transmit the petition to the Board of Representatives. City Clerk Paolangeli accepted the petition and will transmit it to the Board of Representatives. REPORT OF CITY BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Bicycle Advisory Council Mr. David Nutter, representing the Bicycle Advisory Council, urged Common Council to continue support of the Cayuga Inlet Trail which would cross the portion of Route 13 where the proposed construction would take place. Mr. Nutter also spoke to Council in support of the resolution on tonight's agenda to permit walking of bicycles across the Commons. Board of Public Works Commissioner Reeves reported on the following matters for the Board: Gas tanks on Linden Avenue - The contracts have been signed and the work should start in mid - January. 7 January 2, 1991 Sewage problem in the 300 block of South Cayuga Street - Crews are in the process of establishing a barrier to prevent any further discharge from entering basements. The investigation continues as to probable causes of the problem. Procedures for Emergencies - In regard to the emergency on East State Street, according to the chronology of that situation, even with two key people out of town on that day, there was a timely and reasonable response. Current responses to any other emergencies are satisfactory, reasonable and economically feasible. Comm. Reeves stated we cannot impose changes in working conditions without negotiations. To have someone on duty at all times is a negotiable item and can be looked at if the Council desires, although there is no money in the budget to institute such a change at this time. Parking Fee Increase - The Board was given power to act at its December 19 meeting and a resolution was passed that the Department of Public Works provide customer service training for parking lot attendants. The resolution was carried unanimously. City Bricks - In response to Alderperson Cummings's inquiry regarding City bricks, there was a resolution passed in October 1984 calling for documentation of brick and masonry paved streets and that documentation is on record in the City Engineer's Office. Comm. Reeves said that in regard to establishing a priority for retention of brick streets, she is not aware of any. In regard to methods for training DPW personnel to repair and maintain streets designated for retention, she stated it is a very costly procedure. It is much less costly to buy new bricks than to clean and stock pile the old ones. Alderperson Cummings stated that she will talk to the Board of Public Works in regards to this matter. Alderperson Cummings left the meeting at 8:45 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: State of the City 1991 Mayor Nichols read the following statement into the record: "At the beginning of this new year it is appropriate to assess the state of the City, to review where we have come in the past year and to set goals for the year ahead. It has been a busy and productive year. The Common Council and the many lay boards have worked hard to meet immediate problems and to plan for the future. Our employees are devoted to public service. None of us were surprised when, early this year, Ithaca was named the best small city in the northeast. But our situation cannot be isolated from the world around us. With the threat of a war in the Persian Gulf, an economic recession, the huge deficit and the cost of the bailout of the Savings and Loan banks, it is difficult to be optimistic about the prospect of a national policy that will address the real needs of our people. As the "New York Times" reported on its front page last Sunday, "All across America state and city governments have been stricken by financial crises that were not even imagined a year ago... The immediate cause of the crisis is the nation's economic downturn, which has drastically cut into tax revenues. But the seeds were sown over the last decade or so. The federal government has shifted a heavy financial burden to the states and cities, cutting and eliminating federal grants for housing, education, mass transportation and public works projects. In the late A It- 227 January 2, 1991 1970's Washington provided 25 percent of state and local budgets. It now provides 17 percent. Cities lost much more than states as programs like revenue sharing and aid for low- income housing were cut." In the event of a tragic and misguided offensive war, the probable cost of that alone would rise to one billion dollars per day. Spread out over the population of the United States, the portion assessed to the City of Ithaca would be about $120,000 (4000.1 per day or one million dollars every eight days. An accompanying increase in oil prices would further strain the economy. Aside from the economic cost, there is the more important concern for the men and women who would have to fight that war, their families and for the inevitable innocent victims. We should do whatever we can to prevent that disaster. In New York State the cuts at the upper levels of the income tax have led not only to a huge deficit but to the decrease in aid to local government and the consequent shift to the regressive (_O property tax that is not based on the ability to pay. And the situation will get worse before it gets better. Given there hard facts, we will have to rely more and more on m local resources without excessive increases in the City's property tax. We must do whatever we can to make our operations more efficient while providing the services that our citizens demand and need. But while the property tax base of the surrounding towns has grown markedly in the recent years, that of the City has not. The major growth in the City has been in development that is exempt from the property tax. At present 57 percent of the assessed value of property in the City is tax exempt. By far, the largest portion of that belongs to Cornell (two., University. While we anticipate and plan for the difficult years ahead, we start this year in good shape. By dint of exceptional efforts of Department Heads and Council, we were able to keep the City moving ahead while maintaining the property tax increase within a reasonable bound. That budget effort concluded a year of significant action on many fronts. I will list some of these under some broad general headings. They range in importance but each matters in some significant way to some of our citizens. The Environment 1. We completed action on the designation of Fall Creek as a recreational river. 2. We have increased our program of tree planting and provided for even more next year. 3. We have moved ahead with plans for the Northside by purchasing the Pogo Parcel, reached a contract for the erection of an outstanding Sciencenter, began negotiations for a Senior Center and applied for a grant to create a new park. (4MO., 4. We have worked with the Town of Ithaca on the preservation of watershed lands and completed negotiations for the acquisition and protection of some of those critical lands. 5. We have created an active Bicycle Advisory Council. 6. We have added still another Historic District on the Cornell campus. 7. We put an Interim Parks Commission into action to design a plan for integrated management of all our green spaces. 9 January 2, 1991 8. We enacted an enforceable Noise Ordinance and have seen positive results from its enforcement. 9. We have moved ahead in the area of public transit with the initial steps toward a joint facility with the County and Cornell and the establishment of a regional system. 10. We have cleaned up asbestos from City Hall, GIAC and the Hall of Justice. 11. We have passed legislation regulating vehicle exhaust emissions. Human Services and Rights 1. We have set in place the mechanics for a coordinated teen -age weekend recreation program. 2. We have initiated with business and the schools a youth employment program and set aside funds for a coordinator. 3. We have made provision to provide a home for a licensed day care and drop -in center. 4. We have provided more funding than ever before for human service programs. 5. We have created a Disability Advisory Council and have established new guidelines regarding building permit approval to insure equal access for the disab -led. 6. We have taken a stand on the right of women to reproductive choice. 7. We have provided an official mechanism for the establishment of domestic partnership status and are providing some benefits to domestic partners of City employees. 8. We have enabled the Economic Opportunity Corporation to provide a temporary emergency shelter for the homeless. Downtown Revival and Improvement 1. We have initiated and supported with funding and staff a Downtown Vision Task Force that includes efforts in the areas of marketing, recruitment and retention, land use, use of upper stories, parking, public transit and culture and the arts. 2. We have provided funds for physical improvements of the Commons. 3. We have received a grant for study of the feasibility of a District Heating facility. Housing 1. We have used our Community Development Block grant funds for the addition of affordable housing in the Polygon development on Floral Avenue, the Chartwell single -room occupancy building on Meadow Street, and the HOMES transition house on Green Street. 2. We have continued to provide funds to maintain Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services. 3. We have set aside two - thirds of the Pogo Parcel for housing and have an active group making plans for long -term affordable housing on that site. 10 ') C/ 1 Fi <a I January 2, 1991 4. We have created a Rental Housing Commission. 5. We have instituted a much more active program, through the combined efforts of our City Attorney's office and the Building and Fire Departments, enforcement of the Building, Zoning and Fire Codes to insure safe housing in the City. (Mo." Other Activities 1. Overcoming great difficulties, we were able to balance the concerns of the neighborhood and the needs of the City at large to complete an attractive and safe rebuilding of Hudson Street. 2. We have completed the building of the handsome Carpenter Business Park and Community Gardens. 3. We have opened two new fire stations and have increased the recruitment of volunteer firefighters. CD 4. We have completed the process which will lead to the sale very soon of Fire Station No. 6 at an appropriate price. 5. We have vigorously opposed the County's placing a garbage facility in a location that will adversely effect the Q environment, future housing development and the City's economy. 6. We have instituted a pay equity study for a large number of our City positions. 7. We have instituted an annual -event for the recognition of the contributions of City employees. 8. We have initiated architectural studies for the renovation of the Greater Ithaca Activities Center and for a new City Court facility. 9. We have enforced our Transient Merchants ordinance and revised that ordinance so as to protect our local craftspeople. 10. We have gained a year's experience in the Site Plan Review process and have seen the constructive results of a number of projects, including the plans for the addition to downtown of a new Wanzer block. 11. We have dealt expeditiously and in an environmentally sensitive way with the collapse of the culvert on East State Street. Under the direction of the City Engineer the street has been put back into service. 12. We have expanded the role of women and minorities from all walks of life in our boards, committees and commissions. In the year ahead we will be working to implement the activities that were begun this year. These will include: 1. Progress on the Northside plan including housing and a park (awwl on the Pogo Parcel and an agreement with the Senior Citizen Center. 2. The adoption of the recommendations of the Downtown Visions Task Force. 3. The building of a regional transit facility. 4. The development of a parking plan and management system. 5. The development of park and ride facilities. 11 231() January 2, 1991 6. The creation of a Parks and Recreation Commission. 7. The development of the teen -age recreation and youth employment programs. 8. Develop plans for the organization and consolidation of the Department of Public Works. 9. Institute an Advisory Board for the Building Department and improve its service to the public. A major effort for 1991 will be the review of the City's personnel needs and the structure of all departments to reduce the number of employees over the next few years to make the City more efficient in its operations. By planning over a three year period, the reduction will be done in a careful, responsible way. It is the goal to avoid laying off any present employee and to expand the responsibilities and compensation of those presently in service. We do not face a fiscal crisis in the City, but unless we can reduce our staff, gain additional revenue and shift some of our present outlay to other sources, the burden on the property tax will have to increase at an unreasonable rate. The Commission studying Cornell /City relations will make its report soon. It is important that we follow that up by substantive negotiations with Cornell to reach an understanding of the need for the University to make more substantial contributions for the services that it receives. Discussions have begun with the County to reach a fairer allocation of County funds for the services that the City Youth Bureau provides for the community. Human Service Agencies must recognize in planning for next year that their requests for support must not be limited to the County and City of Ithaca but must extend to the surrounding towns that together have a much larger taxable property base than does the City. The preferable result would be the assumption of the funding role by the County in which case all residents of the County, including City residents, would pay their fair share. We will also urge the State Legislature to adopt the bill introduced by Assemblyman Martin Luster that would permit municipalities to adopt developer impact fees. By working simultaneously on improving our own efficiency as well as pursuing other revenue sources and shifts of funding, we can continue to move the City ahead in the course we have set in a fiscally responsible manner. I invite all members of the community to assist us in this process with their suggestions and participation. The Best Small City will become even better." NEW BUSINESS• * 22.1 Support of the Troops in the Middle East As a result of the earlier discussion Alderperson Romanowski wished to withdraw the motion that he had proposed. To put the issue before Council as it was published on the agenda the original motion was moved by Alderperson Schroeder and seconded by Alderperson Golder: WHEREAS, all responsible people desire world peace and an end to unwarranted military intervention by any nation, and 12 I F& January 2, 1991 WHEREAS, there are many military members from the Ithaca area currently serving in the Middle East, many veterans in the City of Ithaca who well understand the pain and suffering that can come from war as well as many families who have lost loved ones in prior wars, and RESOLVED, That we urge the full support for all United States and Allied service men and women during the crisis in the Middle East and upon their return to their home lands, and be it further co RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca encourages its citizens to show Q) their support by sending letters of support to the military serving in Operation Desert Shield, and also correspond with the [n elected Federal officials encouraging them to continue to work Q toward a peaceful solution to the crisis, and to provide all of the benefits necessary to these service members to aid them in their full adjustment, medically and psychologically, upon their return. Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened in regular session at 9:15 p.m. Amending Resolution By Alderperson Golder: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman: RESOLVED, That, the following three Whereas Clauses be added to the resolution after the Second Whereas Clause: WHEREAS, a war against Iraq resulting in the possible neighbors and friends, and would have a serious local impact, death or injury of some of our WHEREAS, the current deployment of U.S. troops is of great expense to all taxpayers, and further deployment and war would severely increase the economic burden on our community, and WHEREAS, thousands of local residents have expressed their opposition to an offensive war against Iraq and their support of sanctions as a way toward a negotiated settlement, and be it RESOLVED, That the following Resolved Clause be added as a Final Resolved to the original resolution: RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca urges the President and Congress to refrain from a military offensive against Iraq at this time, to give sanctions more time to work in order to pursue a negotiated settlement to the conflict. Extensive discussion followed on the floor. Amending Resolution Alderperson Schroeder suggested that in the Second Resolved Clause of the original resolution, in the second line, the word "personnel" be added between the words "military" and "serving ". There were no objections from Council members, therefore the wording was changed. Further discussion followed on the floor. 13 ° N P ' l WHEREAS, it is understood that a lasting peace can only be achieved when people tyranny and for and nations are human rights, and willing to stand up against WHEREAS, those in the military service have volunteered, at the peril of their own lives, to serve this great nation and protect the rights of people to live in freedom and without fear of aggression from other nations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That we urge the full support for all United States and Allied service men and women during the crisis in the Middle East and upon their return to their home lands, and be it further co RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca encourages its citizens to show Q) their support by sending letters of support to the military serving in Operation Desert Shield, and also correspond with the [n elected Federal officials encouraging them to continue to work Q toward a peaceful solution to the crisis, and to provide all of the benefits necessary to these service members to aid them in their full adjustment, medically and psychologically, upon their return. Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened in regular session at 9:15 p.m. Amending Resolution By Alderperson Golder: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman: RESOLVED, That, the following three Whereas Clauses be added to the resolution after the Second Whereas Clause: WHEREAS, a war against Iraq resulting in the possible neighbors and friends, and would have a serious local impact, death or injury of some of our WHEREAS, the current deployment of U.S. troops is of great expense to all taxpayers, and further deployment and war would severely increase the economic burden on our community, and WHEREAS, thousands of local residents have expressed their opposition to an offensive war against Iraq and their support of sanctions as a way toward a negotiated settlement, and be it RESOLVED, That the following Resolved Clause be added as a Final Resolved to the original resolution: RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca urges the President and Congress to refrain from a military offensive against Iraq at this time, to give sanctions more time to work in order to pursue a negotiated settlement to the conflict. Extensive discussion followed on the floor. Amending Resolution Alderperson Schroeder suggested that in the Second Resolved Clause of the original resolution, in the second line, the word "personnel" be added between the words "military" and "serving ". There were no objections from Council members, therefore the wording was changed. Further discussion followed on the floor. 13 ° N P ' l January 2, 1991 Amendments to the Amending Resolution By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder RESOLVED, That the following changes be made in the Amending Resolution: In the Second Whereas Clause the words "further deployment and" be deleted. In the Third Whereas Clause and the Resolved Clause the word "negotiated" be deleted and the word "peaceful" be inserted in its place. In the Resolved Clause, the word "conflict" be deleted and the words "current crisis in the Persian Gulf" be inserted in its place. In the Resolved Clause, the words "President and Congress" be deleted and the words "government of the United States" be inserted in its place. A vote on the amendments to the Amending Resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (7) - Booth, Johnson, Golder, Schroeder, Hoffman, Daley, Peterson Nays (2) - Romanowski, Blanchard Alderperson Cummings out of room at time of vote. Carried Main Motion as Amended The Main Motion as amended shall read as follows: WHEREAS, all responsible people desire world peace and an end to unwarranted military intervention by any nation, and WHEREAS, there are many military members from the Ithaca area currently serving in the Middle East, many veterans in the City of Ithaca who well understand the pain and suffering that can come from war as well as many families who have lost loved ones in prior wars, and WHEREAS, a war against .Iraq would have a serious local impact, resulting in the possible death or injury to some of our neighbors and friends, and WHEREAS, the current deployment of U.S. troops is of great expense to all taxpayers and war would severely increase the economic burden on our community, and WHEREAS, thousands of local residents have expressed their opposition to an offensive war against Iraq and their support of sanctions as a way toward a peaceful settlement, and WHEREAS, it is understood that a lasting peace can only be achieved when people and nations are willing to stand up against tyranny and for human rights, and WHEREAS, those in the military service have volunteered, at the peril of their own lives, to serve this great nation and protect the rights of people to live in freedom and without fear of aggression from other nations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That we urge the full support for all United States and Allied service men and women during the crisis in the Middle East and upon their return to their home lands, and be it further 14 19, c) w< < January 2, 1991 RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca encourages its citizens to show their support by sending letters of support to the military personnel serving in Operation Desert Shield, and also correspond with the elected Federal officials encouraging them to continue to work toward a peaceful solution to the crisis, and to provide all of the benefits necessary to these service members to aid them in their full adjustment, medically and psychologically, upon their return, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca urges the government of the United States to refrain from a military offensive against Iraq at this time, to give sanctions more time to work in order to pursue a peaceful settlement to the current crisis in the Persian Gulf. A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows: Ayes (7) - Booth, Golder, Schroeder, Johnson, Daley, CD Peterson, Hoffman M Nays (2) - Romanowski, Blanchard Alderperson Cummings absent at time of vote. Carried Q REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY: Building Code Violations City Attorney Guttman reported on a Building Code Violation brought against Joseph Moresco that has been settled and a case against Laurie Munch regarding Building Code enforcement that is proceeding in City Court. Wallace Lawsuit City Attorney Guttman reported on the suit that was filed last month by Brenda Wallace regarding the East State Street culvert issue. She had asked for a temporary restraining order prohibiting the City from entering her property to put in the culvert. Judge Rose denied her request and gave the City permission to proceed. Mrs. Wallace is also claiming that there may be damages to her property as a result of the City's action. That case is pending and won't be solved until the Spring when we can see where the boundary lines are and how the property is cleaned up and finished. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: * 15.1 Amending Zoning Ordinance (Parking Space Size) By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson ORDINANCE NO. 91- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION A -2 OF CHAPTER 30 ENTITLED 'ZONING' OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. AMENDING SUBDIVISION A -2 of Section 30.37. That Subdivision A -2 of Section 30.37 is hereby amended to read as follows: Parking Space Size: a. For parking areas containing 1 to 9 cars, a parking space size shall have a minimum area of 153 square feet, exclusive of passageways, maneuvering space and driveways appurtenant thereto and giving access thereto. b. For parking areas containing 10 or more cars, the following shall apply: (1) Standard parking stalls shall be 816" wide minimum. 15 r January 2, 1991 (2) Handicap parking arrangements shall be as specified by current applicable codes. (3) For angle or perpendicular parking, a parking space size shall have a minimum area of 255 square feet, as measured from the outermost line of the stall to the center -line of the driveway aisle giving access thereto. The actual edge of parking space pavement may be up to 2' -0" inside the outermost line of the parking stall, where unobstructed vehicle- overhang is available to that dimension. The overhang area may or may not be a paved area. (4) For parallel parking, a parking space size shall have a minimum area of 290 square feet, as measured from the outermost edge of the stall to the center -line of the driveway aisle giving access thereto. (5) The minimum parking space size may be reduced down to 238 square feet, and /or may be increased in order to insure functional use, as determined by the Board of Planning and Development under Chapter 39, Site Development Plan review (SDPR) . 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 stated that Jon Meigs from the Planning Department has suggested a few changes in the wording of the Ordinance. Attorney Guttman ruled that these changes were not substantive and would make the Ordinance clearer. (material to be deleted is in brackets ([]), material to be added is underlined): ORDINANCE NO. 91- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION A -2 OF CHAPTER 30 ENTITLED 'ZONING' OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. AMENDING SUBDIVISION A -2 of Section 30.37. That Subdivision A -2 of Section 30.37 is hereby amended to read as follows: Parking Space Size: a. For parking areas containing [1 to 9 cars] 9 or fewer spaces, a parking space [size] shall have a minimum area of 153 square feet, exclusive of passageways, maneuvering space and driveways appurtenant thereto and giving access thereto. b. For parking areas containing 10 or more [cars] spaces, the following shall apply: (1) Standard parking stalls shall be 8' 6" wide minimum. [3] (2) For angle or perpendicular parking, a standard parking space [size] shall have a minimum area of 255 square feet, as measured from the outermost line of the stall to the center -line of the driveway aisle giving access thereto. The actual edge of parking space pavement may be up to 2' -0" inside the outermost line of the parking stall, where unobstructed vehicle- overhang is available to that dimension. The overhang area may or may not be a paved area. 16 D � 99 January 2, 1991 [ 4 ] (3)_ For parallel parking, a standard parking space [size] shall have a minimum area of 290 square feet, as measured from the outermost edge of the stall to the center -line of the driveway aisle giving access thereto. [2] (5) Handicap parking [arrangements] space standards shall be as specified by current applicable codes. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in �. accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in co Section 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter. (Publication date M January 15, 1991). D The changes above as suggested by Jonathan Meigs were accepted by M the Council. Q A vote on the resolution as corrected resulted as follows: Carried (9 -0) * 15.2 Northside Land Use Recommendations By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder WHEREAS, the Northside Land Use-Committee was appointed by the Mayor to study an area in the City concentrating on those blocks surrounded by Lake Avenue, and Hancock Street, Third Street, and (woo" Route 13, and WHEREAS, this Committee has hired a consultant who made certain recommendations, and WHEREAS, the Committee has met over a period of months involving as many community representatives as possible, and WHEREAS, that Committee has made certain recommendations to the Common Council known as the "Northside Land Use Recommendations - Final" dated December 1990; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Common Council receives the report of the Northside Land Use Committee and accepts its recommendations for the purpose of examining the feasibility of undertaking them, and, be it further RESOLVED, that Common Council directs the Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Public Works to prepare a report regarding the cost to the City of taking these actions, the infrastructure needs these actions would generate, and the traffic circulation implications of these actions. NORTHSIDE STUDY LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS Final December 18, 1990 1) Continue to work toward development of the block bounded by Lake Avenue, Adams Street, First Street and Franklin Street in accordance with the following provisions: a) the eastern 1/3 is to be used to create a new neighborhood park; b) analyze the need and desirability of designating and building a new street between Adams Street and Franklin; 17 [ 5 ] (4)_ The minimum standard parking space [size] area may be reduced [down] to not less than 238 square feet, [and /] or may be (ta� increased in order to insure functional Board of Planning and Development use, as determined under Chapter 39, by the Site Development Plan [r]Review (SDPR). [2] (5) Handicap parking [arrangements] space standards shall be as specified by current applicable codes. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in �. accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in co Section 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter. (Publication date M January 15, 1991). D The changes above as suggested by Jonathan Meigs were accepted by M the Council. Q A vote on the resolution as corrected resulted as follows: Carried (9 -0) * 15.2 Northside Land Use Recommendations By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder WHEREAS, the Northside Land Use-Committee was appointed by the Mayor to study an area in the City concentrating on those blocks surrounded by Lake Avenue, and Hancock Street, Third Street, and (woo" Route 13, and WHEREAS, this Committee has hired a consultant who made certain recommendations, and WHEREAS, the Committee has met over a period of months involving as many community representatives as possible, and WHEREAS, that Committee has made certain recommendations to the Common Council known as the "Northside Land Use Recommendations - Final" dated December 1990; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Common Council receives the report of the Northside Land Use Committee and accepts its recommendations for the purpose of examining the feasibility of undertaking them, and, be it further RESOLVED, that Common Council directs the Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Public Works to prepare a report regarding the cost to the City of taking these actions, the infrastructure needs these actions would generate, and the traffic circulation implications of these actions. NORTHSIDE STUDY LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS Final December 18, 1990 1) Continue to work toward development of the block bounded by Lake Avenue, Adams Street, First Street and Franklin Street in accordance with the following provisions: a) the eastern 1/3 is to be used to create a new neighborhood park; b) analyze the need and desirability of designating and building a new street between Adams Street and Franklin; 17 January 2, 1991 C) encourage development of housing on the western two - thirds of the block designated for housing with preference given to projects which provide affordable housing. 2) On block 1 continue to work with the Sciencenter toward making their project as asset to the neighborhood and the City. Continue negotiations with the Senior Center to provide space for their operations and work with the Sciencenter and the Senior Center to provide parking for both facilities on or near their project sites. Buildings should not exceed forty (40) feet in height. 3) Seek to remove the Department of Public Works to the other side of Route 13 or elsewhere within five (5) years. 4) Decommission Lake Avenue from Adams Street to Route 13 and create linear park combined with neighborhood park proposed in 1). If it will not harm existing retail operations on block 3, decommission Lake Avenue from Hancock Street to Adams Street, and decommission Adams Street east of new proposed street on block 2. 5) Decommission Franklin Street adjacent to the new park proposed for block 2. 6) Develop implementation plan for streetscape improvements throughout the study area minus the decommissioned section of Franklin Street. 7) Approach New York State abort creating a berm or a wall on the State right of way to the north of block 1, or, if not on State right of way, then on property line where possible. 8) Enter into negotiations with the owner and the operator of the P &C for an encroachment agreement providing for a buffer and loading dock between park and P &C for as long as store operates as a food supermarket. 9) P &C Zoning change. Develop appropriate commercial zoning for P &C block as a "neighborhood commercial zone ". Particular concerns are height, lot coverage, and traffic. 10) On block 4 rezone for light industrial and /or commercial use or create new industrial park. Considerations in the rezoning should include height, traffic generation, etc. 11) On block 5 possible adaptive reuse of current water building; possibly private - possibly quasi - public, e.g., Day Care Center, or similar use. Rezone the southeast quadrant of block 5 to R -2b for housing. Rezone the north- west quadrant of block 5 for commercial uses; same new zoning as block 4. In the interior of block 5, create a new parking area - possibly municipally owned; possibly metered to accommodate parking requirements in the commercial district in blocks 4, 5, and 7. 12) Rezone privately owned street right of way in block 7 to the same zoning as the rest of the parcel. 13) Redesign the intersection of Franklin Street and Third Street based on recommendation of the City Engineer. 14) Incorporate bicycle planning as plans develop. Discussion followed on the floor. M 23 h January 2, 1991 Alderperson Daley reported that one of the last decisions of this Committee was that it not totally disband but that it meet once every six months to ensure that the recommendations are at least being worked on. Alderperson Cummings returned to the meeting at 10:00 p.m. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: L Carried Unanimously * 15.3 Six Mile Creek Preservation Response to Town Report By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder WHEREAS, the Six Mile Creek Valley is an area of extraordinary beauty and important natural resources, including the City's water supply, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca have worked cooperatively to develop a plan for the preservation of this co area, and M WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca's Conservation Advisory Council has D published a plan entitled Six Mile Creek Valley - A Heritage to ED Preserve which begins the process for protection and < conservation of this area, and WHEREAS, such conservation would be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Ithaca as well as the Town of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the continued joint efforts of these two jurisdictions on this problem can serve as a -model for solving other issues which have impacts on several jurisdictions now, therefore, be (Woo" it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca does congratulate the Town of Ithaca on the publication of the document for this natural resource, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca concurs with and supports the basic findings and recommendations of the Town of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council as set forth in the aforementioned document, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the City does encourage the Town to take the necessary steps to implement the recommendations of the report, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the City stands ready to assist the Town in the preparation of a Design and Maintenance manual that will guide human use and activity within the proposed Critical Environ- mental Area, and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of the resolution shall be forwarded to the Town of Ithaca. Alderperson Hoffman stated that he is very pleased with the report and if implemented by the Town would meet most of our concerns in that area. Further discussion followed on the floor with Planning and Development Director Van Cort addressing Council regarding the importance of the City cooperating with the Town to help implement these recommendations. Amending Resolution Alderperson Hoffman suggested that the last Resolved Clause read as follows: 19 ?c_4�1 January 2, 1991 RESOLVED, That the City stands ready to cooperate with the Town in the implementation of these recommendations and in particular the preparation of a Design and Maintenance manual that will ......etc. There was no objection from Council members, therefore, the wording in the last Resolved shall be changed. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried unanimously Public Transit Sub - committee (Down Town Visions Task Force) - Report Alderperson Hoffman stated the P &D Committee heard from the Public Transit Sub - committee of the Downtown Visions Task Force. The main discussion was about the feasibility and desirability of an East Hill shuttle bus and the sub - committee was inclined not to recommend that. However, a majority of the Planning Committee felt that it was something that should be pursued further. The matter is still under deliberation by the sub- committee if any Council members wish to add input. Interim Parks Commission Recommendations - Report Alderperson Hoffman reported that the P &D Committee has received a report and recommendations from the Interim Parks Commission. The P &D Committee has suggested some changes and he urged Council members to look over the report. He said the Interim Parks Commission will come back to the Committee with responses to the suggestions for structuring a permanent Parks Commission. Discussion followed on the floor. Vicki Romanoff, Chairperson of that Commission will be asked to distribute copies of the report to all Council persons. 1991 Planning Department Work Program Alderperson Hoffman reported that the Director of Planning has prepared a rough version of a proposed 1991 Work Program. Copies are available at the Planning Office if Council members want to pick them up. CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Local Law Amending .Section 2.27 of the Ithaca City Charter Entitled "City Officers Appointed by the Mayor: Procedure for Appointment and Removal" - Report and Discussion Alderperson Peterson stated that this matter had been referred back to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for further work. What Council has before them tonight is the Charter and Ordinance recommended version and as you will note it does not reflect all of Council's comments and feelings. She further stated that if Council wishes to vote on this at the February Council meeting they will need to do some work on it tonight. Alderperson Hoffman handed out an amended version to the original Local Law and explained the amendments that he is suggesting. Extensive discussion followed on the floor and it was the consensus of the Council that the Local Law should go back to the committee for further revisions and then be brought back to Council for a vote. * 16.2a Amendment to Commons Rules Reaardina Bicvcles Determination of No Siqnificant Effect on the Environment By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings WHEREAS, the matter of amending Chapter 70 of the City_of Ithaca Municipal Code for the purpose of changing the right of individuals to walk bicycles and similar devices on the Commons is currently being considered by this Common Council, and 20 January 2, 1991 WHEREAS, appropriate environmental review has been conducted including the preparation of a short environmental assessment form (SEAF) , and WHEREAS, it appears that the proposed action is an unlisted action under the City Environmental Quality Review Act, and WHEREAS, it appears that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby adopts as its own the findings and conclusions as set forth on the Short Environmental Assessment Form dated December 27, 1990, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Common Council, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment and that further environmental review is co unnecessary under the circumstances, and be it further RESOLVED, That this resolution shall constitute notice of this negative declaration and the City Clerk be, and she is hereby [� directed to file a copy of the same, together with the Q attachment, in the City Clerk's office and forward the same to any other parties as required by law. Carried Unanimously * 16.2b Ordinance Amending Chapter 70 "Ithaca Commons Rules" By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings ORDINANCE NO. 91 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70 ENTITLED " ITHACA COMMONS RULES" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 70 entitled "Ithaca Commons Rules" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is amended as follows: Section 70.6 of Article 2 entitled Bicycles, etc. is hereby amended to read as follows: "Riding of bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, and similar wheeled devices is prohibited on the primary Commons. Bicycles and similar wheeled devices shall not be left unattended except in designated racks. Wheelchairs, baby carriages and similar devices intended for the convenience and comfort of handicapped persons or infants are permitted on the primary Commons. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously * 16.2c Bicycle Racks on the Commons By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Booth WHEREAS, the Common Council, the Commons Advisory Board, the Commons Coordinator, and the Ithaca Bicycle Advisory Council have jointly agreed that bicycles may be walked on the Commons, and WHEREAS, these groups have also agreed that a clear policy should be established regarding the locations where bicycles may be parked; now, therefore, be it 21 21() January 2, 1991 RESOLVED, That bicycle parking racks shall only be placed at the periphery of the Commons and that the Board of Public Works is directed to increase bicycle parking racks in appropriate peripheral locations. Carried Unanimously * 16.3 Taxicab Rate Increase By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard RESOLVED, That the map and schedule entitled "Taxicabs Zones and Rates -City of Ithaca" which map and schedule are appended to Chapter 23 of the Ithaca City Municipal Code and referred to in Section 23.42 entitled "Rates of Said Chapter" is hereby amended to provide that the maximum rate that may be charged for transportation of passengers within one zone shall be three dollars ($3.00) instead of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50). Discussion followed on the floor. Alderperson Romanowski stated that the taxi service is looking at a discount for senior citizens but there is no guarantee that this will happen. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (9) - Peterson, Booth, Cummings, Romanowski, Golder, Cummings, Blanchard, Hoffman, Schroeder Nay (1) - Daley Carried * 16.4 Ordinance Amendina Chapter 81 Entitled "Partial Tax Exemption" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Booth ORDINANCE NO. 91- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 81 ENTITLED "PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. That subdivision A of Section 81.1 entitled "Partial tax exemption for certain persons over 65 years of age" of the City of. Ithaca Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows: S 81.1 Partial tax exemption for certain persons over 65 years of age A. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, real property in the City of Ithaca owned by one or more persons, each of whom is 65 years of age or over, or real property owned by husband and wife, one of whom is 65 years of age or over, shall be partially exempt from taxation by the City based upon the income of the owner or the combined incomes of the owners. Such partial exemption.shall be to the extent set forth in the schedule following: ANNUAL INCOME OF OWNER PERCENTAGE ASSESSED COMBINED ANNUAL INCOME OF OWNERS VALUATION EXEMPT FROM TAXATION Up to $15,000 50% More than $15,000 but less than $15,600 45% $15,600 or more, but less than $16,200 40% 22 $16,200 or more, but less than $16,800 $16,800 or more, but less than $17,400 $17,400 or more, but less than (Ww" $18,000 $18,000 or more, but less than $18,600 January 2, 1991 350 30% 25% 20% The partial exemption provided by this law shall, however, be limited to such property and persons as meet the conditions, exclusions and limitations set forth in Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York. B. Same co Section 2. That Subdivision A of Section 81.2 entitled M "Limitations on Exemptions" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code D is hereby amended as follows: co Q S 81.2 Limitations on exemption No exemptions shall be granted: A. If the income of the owner or the combined income of the owners of the property exceeds the sum of Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Ninety -nine dollars and-Ninety-nine cents ($18,599.99) for the income tax year immediately preceding the date of making application for exemption as consistent with the schedule provided in S 81.1(A). Income tax year shall mean a twelve (12) month period for which the owner or owners filed a federal personal income tax return, or if no such return is filed the calendar year. Where title is vested in either the husband or the wife, their combined income may not exceed such sum. Such income shall include social security and retirement benefits, interest, dividends, total gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset in the same income tax year, net rental income, salary or earnings, and net income from self - employment, but shall not include a return of capital, gifts or inheritances. In computing net rental income and net income from self employment no depreciation deduction shall be allowed for the exhaustion, wear and tear of real or personal property held for the production of income. [Subd. A last amended, Ord. 87 -1, 2/4/87] B. C. D. Section 3. This ordinance with law upon we 3.11(B) of the 1991). Same Same Same Effective Date. shall take effect immediately and in accordance publication of a notice as provided in Section Ithaca City Charter. (Publication date January 10, Comprehensive Trash Ordinance - _Report Alderperson Peterson reported that the compilation of items that a sub - committee could be included in a trash ordinance. are interested in the first outline they Peterson. 23 Carried Unanimously Committee looked at a had put _together that If any Council members may contact Alderperson 241 January 2, 1991 * 16.6 Ordinance Amending Chapter 55 "Fire Requlations" Section 55.18B 'Fire Limits' By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Booth ORDINANCE NO. 91 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 55 ENTITLED "FIRE REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL Code. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York as follows: Section 1. That Section 55.18B Entitled "Fire Limits be amended to read as follows: B. Fire Limits 'B': Those areas of the city which are zoned Business 'B -2a', 'B -4' and 'B -51, in the City of Ithaca zoning Ordinance (Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code). Section 2. Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. Alderperson Peterson explained that when the ordinance was passed last year the 'B -2a' zone was inadvertently left out and this ordinance is simply to correct that error. Carried Unanimously HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Department Head Evaluations Alderperson Johnson reported the committee is in the process of reviewing the evaluations of the Police Chief, Fire Chief and the Youth Bureau Director. The committee finds they have three totally different approaches to these evaluations. The committee is looking for some kind of consistent format for looking at goals and objectives. He explained what other things the committee feels should be included in the evaluation process for Department Heads. Mental Health Facility Alderperson Johnson reported that on January 18th at 4:00 there will be a reception /dedication for the new Mental Health Facility. Council members are invited to attend. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: * 18.1 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 Entitled "Domestic Partnership" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson ORDINANCE NO. 91- An ordinance amending Chapter 7 entitled "Domestic Partnership" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, as follows: Section 1. That Chapter 7 entitled "Domestic Partnership" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: 1. That a new subdivision to be known and designated as Section 7.9 entitled Sick and Bereavement Leave is hereby added to said chapter to as follows: 24 2 43 January 2, 1991 "Section 7.9. Sick and Bereavement Leave. In all City labor contracts, when determining when an employee is entitled to take sick or bereavement leave, a domestic partner of the employee, as defined by this ordinance, shall be considered as if he /she were the spouse of the employee." Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Ayes (9) - Booth, Peterson, Johnson, Romanowski, Blanchard, Daley, Golder, Schroeder, Hoffman Nay (1) - Cummings Carried * 18.16 Bond Resolution - Day Care Facility By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski WHEREAS, it has been determined that the cost of renovating the co proposed Day Care Facility at 201 -205 East Tompkins Street may exceed the existing authorization; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Capital Project #241 be increased to an amount not (� to exceed $250,000., to reflect the possible increased cost of Q renovating said facility, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the additional costs shall be financed through the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $47,500., and that the statutory down payment of $2,500. be transferred from Unrestricted Contingency to Capital Project #241 for such purpose. Carried Unanimously Bond Resolution we By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $237,500 SERIAL BOND AND THE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF $12,500 MONIES OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF A BUILDING AND THE SITE THEREOF AND THE RECONSTRUCTION OF SAID BUILDING FOR THE PROVISION OF DAY CARE SERVICES IN AND FOR SAID CITY. WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been performed, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the provision of day care services in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, the following are hereby authorized: a). the purchase of a building, at 201 -205 East Tompkins Street in the City of Ithaca, including the site thereof at a maximum estimated cost of $165,000., it being hereby determined that such purposes are each a specific object or purpose having a period of probable usefulness of twenty years pursuant to subdivisions 11(b) and 21(a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law; and b) the reconstruction of such building to convert same to use as a day care center, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and other improvements incidental thereto and required for the purposes for which 25 c� January 2, 1991 such reconstructed building is to be used, at a maximum estimated cost of $85,000., it being hereby determined that such purpose is a specific object or purpose having a period of probable usefulness of twenty years pursuant to subdivision 12(a)(1) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated costs is as follows: a) By the issuance of $237,500. serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law, it being hereby determined that such serial bonds shall be allocated as follows: $156,750. serial bonds to the aforesaid purchase of the building and the site thereof; and $80,750. serial bonds to the aforesaid building reconstruction, and b) By the expenditure of $12,500. current funds of said City, which monies are hereby appropriated therefor, and which monies shall constitute the down payments required pursuant to Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law, it being hereby determined that said monies shall be allocated as follows: $8,250. to the aforesaid purchase of a building and the site thereof and $4,250 to the aforesaid building reconstruction. Section 3. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become du® and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in said City a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 6. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. M 19 W- 245 January 2, 1991 A Roll Call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted as follows: Aye - Booth Aye - Cummings Aye - Romanowski Aye - Daley Aye - Schroeder Aye - Golder Aye - Johnson Aye - Blanchard Aye - Peterson Aye - Hoffman Ayes (10) Carried Unanimously 18 2 DPW Authorization of C H I P S. for a Traffic Signal Optimization Program By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Daley WHEREAS, the Department of Public Words has a signed contract with the New York State Energy Office confirming the award of a Traffic Signal Timing Optimization Grant, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized to advance co $11,200.00 from available New York State Consolidated Highway M Improvement Program Funds (C.H.I.P.S.) pending the completion of Dsuch study, and the subsequent filing for said reimbursement. LM Carried Unanimously Q * 16.3 Personnel - Approval of 1991 Health Insurance Rates for Retirees By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson WHEREAS, in 1990 the City charged City retirees and those employees on leaves of absence $101.90 for individual coverage and $234.48 for family coverage _in the City's Health Insurance Program, when the full costs for such coverage in 1990 would have been $116.62 for an individual and $268.20 for a family; and (600.1 WHEREAS, the 1991 estimated costs of the City's Health Insurance Program for such individuals, as projected by Blue Cross /Blue Shield, have been increased to $137.66 for individual coverage and $315.52 for family coverage for these individuals; and WHEREAS, the difference between what the City actually charged these individuals for coverage in 1990 and the City's estimated costs for 1991 is 35 %, and an increase of this magnitude could be a serious burden for these individuals; and WHEREAS, in light of significant increases in past years in health insurance rates and the related hardship these increases would have caused City retirees and persons on leaves of absence, the City has adopted a policy of not charging the full rate increases to these individuals; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 1991 monthly rate for health insurance coverage for retirees and those employees on leaves of absence be established at $120.24 for individual coverage and $276.69 for family coverage, which will be an increase of 18% in these rates over those charged by the City in 1990. Discussion followed on the floor. (400e Amending Resolution By Alderperson Golder: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That there be a further Resolved Clause to read as follows: RESOLVED, That the City Attorney will determine the possibility of proportionate exemptions for low income households. 27 /aJ1; January 2, 1991 A vote on the Amending Resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Golder, Schroeder, Peterson, Cummings Nays (6) - Booth, Johnson, Hoffman, Romanowski, Blanchard, Daley Motion Fails Main Motion A vote on the Main Motion resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Motion to Extend Meeting By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski RESOLVED, That this Common Council meeting be extended until 12:00 midnight. Carried Unanimously * 18.4 DPW - Increase Authorization for Hudson Street Reconstruction Capital Project #225 By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings WHEREAS, the actual cost of completing the Hudson Street Reconstruction Project is projected to exceed the existing authorization of $1,535,000 by $165,000.; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Capital Project #225 for the reconstruction of Hudson Street be increased by said $165,000. to a maximum authorized cost of $1,700,000., and be it further RESOLVED, That the funds necessary to complete the Hudson Street project shall be provided by t1W issuance of $156,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes already authorized for Street Improvements within the City, and that the statutory down payment of $9,000. be appropriated from available New York State Consolidated Highway Improvement Program Funds (C.H.I.P.S.), and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works not release any portion of the contract retainage until all elements of the proposed final settlement agreement have been executed, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Carried Unanimously * 18.5 DPW - Request for Employee Incentive Award By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson WHEREAS, the Acting Superintendent of Public Works has recommended Assistant Civil Engineer Thomas West for an Employee Incentive Award pursuant to the terms of the CSEA Administrative Contract, and WHEREAS, the Acting Superintendent of Public Works has provided the Budget and Administration Committee with substantial justification for granting this Employee Incentive Award, and WHEREAS, the Acting Superintendent of Public Works' recommendation complies with the procedures and guidelines outlined in the CSEA Administrative Unit contract; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Thomas West's salary be increased by eight (8 %) percent to an annual salary of $31,154 effective November 28, 1990. Ayes (9) - Booth, Johnson, Cummings, Daley, Hoffman, Romanowski, Blanchard, Schroeder, Peterson Nay (1) - Golder Alderperson Golder requested that the record reflect that his objection is not to the employee but to the principle of merit pay which is unfair. W 0 CD M D m January 2, 1991 A vote on resolution resulted as follows: Carried * 18.6 C.S.E.A. DPW Unit Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and CSEA DPW Unit for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring on December 31, 1993, 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 h t-,+- under its corporate seal. behalf of t e i y * 18.7 Chief Officers Unit Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Chief Officers Unit of the Ithaca Paid Firefighters Association for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring December 31, 1993, 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. * 18.8 CitV Executive Association Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and City Executive Association for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring on December 31, 1993, 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. It was the consensus of Council that these three contracts will be discussed in Executive Session at the end of the meeting. * 18.9 1991 Compensation for Individuals Not Covered by a Union By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That management employees not covered by a formal contract, including the City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, and City Prosecutor, be granted a 5.5% increase across the board over their 1990 salary for the year 1991, effective with the first pay period of 1991, and be it further RESOLVED, That Common Council reaffirms its policy of comprehensive performance evaluation for all management employees. Carried Unanimously 247 * 18.10 Finance - Approval of State and Federal Section 18 Mass Transit Operating Assistance Agreement By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Golder WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has submitted a request for a grant of funds to the New York State Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 18 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, for a project to provide operating assistance funds for transportation services within the City of Ithaca and partly in two adjoining municipalities, provided by the City of Ithaca Transit System for fixed route, scheduled opening and available to the general public during the period January 1, 1991, to December 31, 1991 (PIN 3790.30.406); now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Mayor Benjamin Nichols be authorized to sign the agreement(s) between the City of Ithaca and the State of New York for the above named project, and be it further 29 i i c.; � January 2, 1991 RESOLVED, That Mayor Benjamin Nichols is authorized to act on behalf of the City of Ithaca to proceed and complete this above named project. Carried Unanimously * 18.11 Designation of Official Depositories By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 3.7 of the City Charter, the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Norstar Bank be, and they are, hereby designated as the official depositories of all City Funds for the year 1991, as follows: TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER City of Ithaca General Fund 01- 201 - 001004 Employees Group Insurance Deductions 03- 201 - 001004 City of Ithaca Payroll Fund 04- 201 - 001004 Guaranty and Bid Deposits 05- 201 - 001004 City Tax Sale Redemption 05 -201- 001004 Health Facility Agreement 05- 201 - 001004 Deposit on Water Meters 05- 201 - 001004 Sale of Unclaimed Property 05- 201 - 001004 Circle Greenway 05- 201 - 001004 Conference on College and Community 05 -201- 001004 Center for Expressive Arts 05 -201- 001004 Peter DeWysocki Memorial Fund 05- 201 - 001004 Cemetery Fund 05- 201 - 001004 Fire Department Recognition Banquet 05- 201 - 001004 Commons Cultural Tourism 05 -201- 001004 West End Trees - 05- 201 - 001004 Jack Kiely Scholarship Fund 05-201-001004 DeWitt Park Improvement Fund 05 -201- 001004 Employees N.Y.S. Withholding Tax 08- 201 - 001004 Employees U.S. Savings Bonds 09- 201 - 001004 Centennial Art Work 05- 201 - 001004 N.Y.S. Policemen's and Firemen's Retirement System 11 -201- 001004 N.Y.S. Employees Retirement System 12- 201 - 001004 Ithaca Centennial Inc. 01- 101 - 096437 Capital Reserve Fund #4 - Bridges 01- 201 - 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #11 - Parks and Recreation Areas 02- 201 - 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #14 - Parking Areas 03- 201 - 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #15 - Fire Engine Replacement 04- 201 - 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #16 - Development of Water Sources 05 -201- 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #17 - Sewer Construction 06 -201- 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #17A - Mandatory Reserve for Sewer Plant Construction 06- 201 - 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #20 - West Hill Water and Sewer Replacement 08 -201- 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #22 - Bus Replacement 09 -201- 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #23 - Public Works Equipment 12- 201 - 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #24 - Energy Conservation 01- 101 - 082703 Capital Reserve Fund #25 - Capital Improvements 02- 101 - 082703 Capital Reserve Fund #26 - Land Acquisition 01- 101 - 102046 Capital Reserve Fund - Joint Activity Fund 01 -101- 099762 NORSTAR BANK ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER Firemen's Relief Fund 267- 010001 City of Ithaca Water and Sewer Fund 267- 010109 City of Ithaca Construction Fund 267- 010842 30 Ithaca Phase Ithaca Phase 49 Area Wastewater Treatment Plant - II Area Wastewater Treatment Plant - III January 2, 1991 267- 012276 267- 365187 Carried Unanimously * 18.12 Designation of Official Newspaper By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson (400e, RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 7.16 of the City Charter, the Ithaca Journal be and it is, hereby designated as the official newspaper of the City of Ithaca for the year 1991. on Amending Resoluti By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder RESOLVED, That a Second Resolved clause be added to read as follows: (l- RESOLVED, That the Mayor is hereby directed to send a letter to (o the Ithaca Journal requesting that unrecyclable glossy inserts G) not be used in the Ithaca Journal. Carried Unanimously D Main Motion as Amended Q A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously * 18.13 Collateral to Secure Deposits By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski RESOLVED, That the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Norstar Barrk as reported, be approved as to form and sufficiency. (6moe Carried Unanimously *18.14 Public Employee's Blanket Bond By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 11 of the Public Officers' Law, the following Bond, which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, be, and is hereby approved in all respects for the year 1991. Faithful Performance Blanket $250,000 Royal Globe Bond Coverage Insurance Co. Carried Unanimously * 18.15 Designation of Common Council Meetinqs By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That the regular meetings of the Common Council, for the year 1991, be held at 7:00 P.M., on the first Wednesday of each month, in the Common Council Chambers, at City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York. Carried Unanimously * 18.19 Approval of 1991 Human Service and Other Service Agenc Contracts �.. By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to execute the following 1991 contracts with Human Service and Other Service Agencies, in accord with the adopted 1991 City budget: AIDS Work Program Community Dispute Resolution Center Day Care Council Displaced Homemakers Drop In Center Friendship Center Group Homes HOMES - Green Street Ithaca Rape Crisis The Learning Web 31 1 ??(9 Literacy Volunteers Multicultural Resource Center Neighborhood Legal Services Offender Aid and Restoration Services Red Cross Emergency Shelter Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service Task Force for Battered Women Community Arts Coalition Human Services Coalition Tompkins County Area Development Corp. Tompkins- Cortland Labor Coalition S.P.C.A. DeWitt Historical Society Cornell Cooperative Extension Southside Community Center January 2, 1991 Carried Unanimously UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Letter to NYS DoT re Route 13 Project Alderperson Hoffman referred to a letter that he has written to NYS DoT re the Route 13 project. Some Council people were concerned that there might be some ambiguity in the resolution on Route 13 passed at the December Council meeting and had asked Alderperson Hoffman to write a letter to clarify the resolution. Discussion followed on the floor on the wording of that resolution. It was the consensus of the Council that the letter should go back to the Planning and Development Committee for further clarification. EXECUTIVE SESSION: On a motion the Council adjourned into Executive Session at 11:55 p.m. to discuss City Contracts, City personnel, disposal of property and acquisition of property and appointments to City Boards and Committees. REGULAR SESSION: Common Council •reconvened in Regular Session at 12:55 a.m. and presented the following resolutions: Appointment to the Board of Public Works Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment of Denise Rusoff, 209 Hudson Street, to the Board of Public Works for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Denise Rusoff to the Board of Public Works with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Ayes (7) - Peterson, Hoffman, Cummings, Golder, Johnson, Booth, Schroeder Nays (3) - Romanowski, Blanchard, Daley Carried Appointment to the Board of Public Works Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment of Jill Tripp, 216 Dey Street to the Board of Public Works for a 2 -year term to expire December 31, 1992. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Jill Tripp to the Board of Public Works with a term to expire December 31, 1992. 32 Carried Unanimously m Q January 2, 1991 Conservation Advisory Council Mayor Nichols requested the approval of Council for the appointment of Guy Gerard, 151 Chestnut Street and Rob Shapiro, 313 Columbia Street, to the Conservation Advisory Council with terms to expire December 31, 1991. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Guy Gerard and Rob Shapiro to the Conservation Advisory Council with terms to expire December 31, 1991. Carried Unanimously * 18.6 C.S.E.A. DPW Unit Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and CSEA DPW Unit for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring on December 31, 1993, 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. Ayes (9) - Booth, Cummings, Romanowski, Peterson, Daley, Golder, Schroeder, Johnson, Hoffman Nay (1) - Blanchard Carried- * 18.7 Chief Officers Unit Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Chief Officers Unit of the Ithaca Paid Firefighters Association for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring December 31, 1993, 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. Ayes (9) - Booth, Cummings, Romanowski, Peterson, Daley, Golder, Schroeder, Johnson, Hoffman Nay (1) - Blanchard Carried * 18 8 City Executive Association Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and City Executive Association for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring on December 31, 1993, 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 f th Cit under its corporate seal. on behalf o e y Ayes (9) - Booth, Cummings, Romanowski, Peterson, Daley, Golder, Schroeder, Johnson, Hoffman Nay (1) - Blanchard Sale of Fire Station #6 By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by WHEREAS, this Common Council, by regular meeting on May 2, 1990, Station No. 6 located at 626 West Fire Department that the propert} general City purposes and will be the City Attorney to initiate t] property; and 33 Carried Alderperson Johnson resolution duly adopted at its declared that as soon as Fire State Street is vacated by the will no longer surplus property ie procedure for be needed for and authorize sale of such 251 January 2, 1991 WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners, at its regular meeting on December 11, 1990, declared that effective December 12, 1990, Fire Station Number 6 is vacated and no longer needed for Fire Department purposes; and WHEREAS, this Council, by resolution duly adopted at its regular meeting on November 7, 1990, directed the City Attorney to take all necessary steps to sell Fire Station No. 6 to the highest bidder by receiving sealed bids subject to the condition that this Council, by majority vote, reserved the right to reject any bid under $210,000; and WHEREAS, the sale of the property by sealed bids has been duly advertised and sealed bids received and reviewed; and WHEREAS, the highest bid received is the bid from Bangs Ambulance, Inc. in the amount of $225,666.00; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca accepts the offer from Bangs Ambulance, Inc. in the amount of $225,666.00; and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Attorney is authorized to negotiate a contract for the transfer of said property in accordance with the terms of the contract; and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give appropriate public notice that this Council shall consider the approval of this contract at its regular February Council meeting. Carried Unanimously Alderperson Cummings left the meeting at 1:00 a.m. Land Acquisition - Watershed By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson WHEREAS, the City is interested in protecting the land surrounding its watershed and has previously established a capital reserve for the acquisition of these lands; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract subject to the approval of the City Attorney to purchase that portion of tax parcel 48 -1 -12 located northeasterly of the Town of Ithaca proposed recreation way, together with a 60 -foot wide strip of land running from such parcel to Coddington Road, said parcel and said 60 -foot wide strip more particularly shown on a map entitled "Heffron Subdivision" and being Lot 2 on said map encompassing approximately 24 acres for a price not to exceed $57,500, and be it further RESOLVED, That the funds for this purchase are to be derived from Capital Reserve Number 26 for watershed land acquisition. Carried (9 -0) ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 1:05 a.m. Callista F. Paolangeli Benja in Nichols City Clerk Mayory 34 titled "Partial Tax Exemption" Resolution to Open Public Hearing By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider amending Chapter 81 entitled "Partial Tax Exemption" be declared open. Carried Unanimously No one appeared to address the Public Hearing. Resolution to Close Public Hearing By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider amending Chapter 81 entitled "Partial Tax Exemption" be declared closed. Carried Unanimously Public Hearing on Amending Subdivision A -2 of Section 30.37 of Chapter 30 Entitled 'Zoning' Resolution to Open Public Hearinq By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider amending Subdivision A -2 of Section 30.37 of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' be declared open. Carried Unanimously Alderperson Hoffman explained that the amendment that is being considered is regarding parking space size. No one appeared to address the Public Hearing. Resolution to Close Public Hearing By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider amending Subdivision A -2 of Section 30.37 of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' be declared closed. Carried Unanimously MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Board of Public Works Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Carol C. Reeves, 303 Linn Street to the Board of Public Works for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Carol C. Reeves to the Board of Public Works for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Ms. Carol C. Reeves took the oath of office and was sworn in by City Clerk Paolangeli. Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Denise Rusoff, 209 Hudson Street for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Discussion followed on the floor regarding this appointment. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard RESOLVED, That the appointment of Denise Rusoff to the Board of Public Works be discussed in Executive Session at the end of the meeting. Carried Unanimously 2 I d 2D Regular Meeting PRESENT: Mayor Nichols Alderpersons (10) - COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 7:00 P.M. Romanowski, Johnson, Blanchard, Peterson, Schroeder January 2, 1991 Booth, Hoffman, Golder, Cummings, Daley, OTHERS PRESENT: City Clerk - Paolangeli City Attorney - Guttman City Controller - Cafferillo Deputy City Controller - Thayer Police Chief - McEwen Personnel Administrator - Saul Planning and Development Director - Van Cort Fire Chief - Olmstead Assistant Personnel Administrator - Patz Acting Superintendent of Public Works - Gray Board of Public Works Commissioners - Reeves, Berg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. OATH OF OFFICE: Alderperson 4th Ward Neil Golder took the Oath of Office and was sworn in as Alderperson from the 4th Ward by-City Clerk Paolangeli. MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of the December 5, 1990 Common Council nom' Meeting By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the December 5, 1990 Common Council meeting be approved with the following correction: On page 35 under the Main Motion as Amended, the 3rd Whereas should be corrected to read four lane. Carried Unanimously AhNno Executive Session Mayor Nichols requested that there be an Executive Session at the end of the meeting regarding land acquisition and sale. No Council member objected. Unfinished and Miscellaneous Business Alderperson Hoffman stated that concerns were raised at the Planning and Development Committee meeting regarding the Route 13 resolution that was passed by Council in December. He said that he was requested to write a letter of clarification to Mr. Simberg at N.Y.S. D.o.T. and he has done so. He would like to ` pass the letter around to Council members for their input before it is mailed. No Council member objected. Budget and Administration Committee Alderperson Booth stated that Item 18.18, Audit Report, be deleted from the agenda. No Council member objected. January 2, 1991 Resolution By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Kenneth Vineberg to the Board of Zoning Appeals with a term to expire December 31, 1992. Carried Unanimously Bicycle Advisory Council Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Lois Chaplin, 7 Penny Lane, to the Bicycle Advisory Council for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Lois Chaplin to the Bicycle Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Dave Streater, 102 Homestead Road, to the Bicycle Advisory Council for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Dave Streater to the Bicycle Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Rental Housing Commission Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Mark Finkelstein, 210 Lake Street, to the Rental Housing Commission for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson RESOLVED, That Finkelstein to expire December Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson this Council approves the re- appointment of Mark the Rental Housing Commission with a term to 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Terry Pasco, 121 Prospect Street to the Rental Housing Commission with a 3 -year term, expiring December 31, 1993 and for the appointment of Edward J. Dormady, 638 Stewart Avenue with a 3- year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Terry Pasco and Edward J. Dormady to the Rental Housing Commission with terms to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Conservation Advisory Council Mayor Nichols requested the re- appointment of the following persons to the Conservation Advisory Council with 2 -year terms to expire December 31, 1992: Betsy Darlington, 204 Fairmount Avenue Roger Farrell, 120 Eastwood Terrace John Wertis, 111 West York Street Judith W. Jones, 112 East York Street 4 m 'Q January 2, 1991 Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Jill Tripp, 216 Dey Street to the Board of Public Works for a 2- year term to expire December 31, 1992, to replace Patricia Connor. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard RESOLVED, That the appointment of Jill Tripp to the Board of Public Works be discussed in Executive Session at the end of the meeting. Carried Unanimously Community Police Board Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Carol Seligmann, 115 Eastwood Terrace and Michael J. Ellis, 406 Stewart Avenue to the Community Police Board for 3 -year terms, to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Carol Seligmann and Michael J. Ellis to the Community Police Board with terms to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Planning and Development Board Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Carl H. Feuer, 310 First Street, to the Planning and Development Board for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Golder: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Carl H. Feuer to the Planning and Development Board with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Board of Zoning Appeals Mayor Nichols requested Council approval 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, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of David Holmberg to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of John Peck, 516 Chestnut Street, to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 3 -year term, to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of John Peck to the Board of Zoning Appeals with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Kenneth Vineberg, 141 The Commons, to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 2 -year term to expire December 31, 1992, to replace Herman Sieverding, who has resigned. K 221 22 1 January 2, 1991 Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Barclay C. Jones, 502 Turner Place and Nancy Meltzer, 407 East Seneca Street to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission for 3 -year terms to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Barclay C. Jones and Nancy Meltzer to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission with terms to expire December U31, 1993. Mavor's Appointments Not Requiring Council Approval Affirmative Action Advisory Committee Mayor Nichols reported that he has re- appointed Brenda Kuhn to the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Cable Television Commission Mayor Nichols reported that he has appointed James F. Ferwerda, 312 First Street, to the Cable Television Commission for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993 to replace Richard Herskowitz, who has resigned. Youth Bureau Advisory Board Mayor Nichols reported that he has appointed M. John Sherman, 205 Hillview Place to the Youth Bureau Advisory Board for a 3 -year term expiring December 31, 1993. — ELECTION OF ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Nichols entertained nominations from the floor for the position of Acting Mayor. Alderperson Booth nominated Alderperson Carolyn Peterson for the position and the nomination was seconded by Alderperson Daley. The motion carried unanimously. Alderperson Peterson will serve as Acting Mayor until December 31, 1991. ALTERNATE ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Nichols entertained nominations from the floor for the position of Alternate Acting Mayor. Alderperson Johnson nominated Alderperson Robert Romanowski for the position and the nomination was seconded by Alderperson Booth. The motion carried unanimously. Alderperson Romanowski will serve as Alternate Acting Mayor until December 31, 1991. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Traffic Patterns Guy Van Benschoten, 602 North Cayuga Street, spoke to Council in support of and the need for the proposed road widening project on Route 13. He also spoke of the need for a ramp on Green Street just past the new Mental Health Building for cars wishing to proceed up South Hill and spoke in favor of Alderperson Romanowski's resolution regarding the Persian Gulf crisis. Persian Gulf Crisis The following persons spoke regarding the situation in the Persian Gulf: Alicia Cox Gil Ott Richard Dunham Ruth Yarrow David Kay Fred Wilcox 10 January 2, 1991 Resolution By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Betsy Darlington, Roger Farrell, John Wertis and Judith W. Jones to the Conservation Advisory Council with terms to expire December 31, 1992. Carried Unanimously Ms. Betsy Darlington took the oath of office and was sworn in by City Clerk Paolangeli. Mayor Nichols requested the appointment to the Conservation Advisory Council of Rob Shapiro of 313 Columbia Street for a 1 year term to replace Jill Tripp and Guy Gerard, of 151 Chestnut Street for a 1 year term to replace Eric Bromberg. It was the consensus of the Council that these appointments (�- should be discussed in Executive Session at the end of the co meeting. Examining Board of Electricians Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of m Joseph A. Kohm, 313 Warren Place to the Examining Board of < Electricians with a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993 Resolution By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Joseph A. Kohm to the Examining Board of Electricians with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Board of Appeals on Building Code Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Philip Cox, 221 Cornell Street, to the Board of Appeals on Building Code for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Daley RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Philip Cox to the Board of Appeals on Building Code with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Shade Tree Advisory Committee Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of Nina Bassuk, 1345 Mecklenburg Road, to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1+993. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Nina Bassuk to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously Design Review Board Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the re- appointment of William S. Downing, 215 North Cayuga Street to the Design Review Board for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1993. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of William S. Downing to the Design Review Board with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Carried Unanimously 5 January 2, 1991 Sewage problem in the 300 block of South Cayuga Street - Crews are in the process of establishing a barrier to prevent any further discharge from entering basements. The investigation continues as to probable causes of the problem. Procedures for Emergencies - In regard to the emergency on East State Street, according to the chronology of that situation, even with two key people out of town on that day, there was a timely and reasonable response. Current responses to any other emergencies are satisfactory, reasonable and economically feasible. Comm. Reeves stated we cannot impose changes in working conditions without negotiations. To have someone on duty at all times is a negotiable item and can be looked at if the Council desires, although there is no money in the budget to institute such a change at this time. Parking Fee Increase - The Board was given power to act at its December 19 meeting and a resolution was passed that the Department of Public Works provide customer service training for parking lot attendants. The resolution was carried unanimously. City Bricks - In response to Alderperson Cummings's inquiry regarding City bricks, there was a resolution passed in October 1984 calling for documentation of brick and masonry paved streets and that documentation is on record in the City Engineer's Office. Comm. Reeves said that in regard to establishing a priority for retention of brick streets, she is not aware of any. In regard to methods for training DPW personnel to repair and maintain streets designated for retention, she stated it is a very costly procedure. It is much less costly to buy new bricks than to clean and stock pile the old ones. Alderperson Cummings stated that she will talk to the Board of Public Works in regards to this matter. Alderperson Cummings left the meeting at 8:45 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: State of the City 1991 Mayor Nichols read the following statement into the record: "At the beginning of this new year it is appropriate to assess the state of the City, to review where we have come in the past year and to set goals for the year ahead. It has been a busy and productive year. The Common Council and the many lay boards have worked hard to meet immediate problems and to plan for the future. Our employees are devoted to public service. None of us were surprised when, early this year, Ithaca was named the best small city in the northeast. But our situation cannot be isolated from the world around us. With the threat of a war in the Persian Gulf, an economic recession, the huge deficit and the cost of the bailout of the Savings and Loan banks, it is difficult to be optimistic about the prospect of a national policy that will address the real needs of our people. J, As the "New York Times" reported on its front page last Sunday, "All across America state and city governments have been stricken by financial crises that were not even imagined a year ago... The immediate cause of the crisis is the nation's economic downturn, which has drastically cut into tax revenues. But the seeds were sown over the last decade or so. The federal government has shifted a heavy financial burden to the states and cities, cutting and eliminating federal grants for housing, education, mass transportation and public works projects. In the late Ell 22 January 2, 1991 The following persons spoke in favor of Alderperson Romanowski's resolution that is being presented to Council this evening: Holly Hollingsworth Dan Wheeler �9044 "ON&I-MICi1 016PIM lI 3 Persian Gulf Crisis Alderperson Romanowski explained that the resolution he was presenting to Council was in response to requests he had received from numerous veteran groups and individuals who asked for the City to express support of persons serving in the Middle East. He said his resolution was not meant to be a political statement and he will not become part of a political statement; therefore, he asked to withdraw his resolution from tonight's agenda. Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Nichols stated that this was not the time to debate whether or not Alderperson Romanowski should withdraw his resolution. Co Co The matter will be discussed when it comes to the Council floor. Alderperson Golder stated that he has some amendments to make to m Alderperson Romanowski's resolution. He said that he feels it is Q very important and totally appropriate that Common Council take a stand at this time on this matter. On -Ramp to Aurora Street Alderperson Cummings, in response to Mr. VanBenschoten's comments, stated that the on -ramp to Aurora Street is something that the City has talked about doing and that is why the Mental Health Building was moved back several feet to accommodate such a ramp should it be possible. She asked that the Planning Department and Board of Public Works begin discussions on this matter. REPORT FROM BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES: There was no report from the Board of Representatives. Alderperson Romanowski stated that he has a petition of over 900 signatures regarding the garbage baling station that was to be presented to the representative from the Board tonight. He asked that the Clerk's office transmit the petition to the Board of Representatives. City Clerk Paolangeli accepted the petition and will transmit it to the Board of Representatives. REPORT OF CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Bicycle Advisory Council Mr. David Nutter, representing the Bicycle Advisory Council, urged Common Council to continue support of the Cayuga Inlet Trail which would cross the portion of Route 13 where the proposed construction would take place. Mr. Nutter tonight's Commons. also spoke to Council in support of the resolution on agenda to permit walking of bicycles across the Board of Public Works Commissioner Reeves reported on the following matters for the Board: Gas tanks on Linden Avenue - The contracts have been signed and the work should start in mid - January. 7 January 2, 1991 g. We enacted an enforceable Noise Ordinance and have seen positive results from its enforcement. 9. We have moved ahead in the area of public transit with the initial steps toward a joint facility with the County and Cornell and the establishment of a regional system. 10. We have cleaned up asbestos from City Hall, GIAC and the Hall of Justice. 11. We have passed legislation regulating vehicle exhaust emissions. Human Services and Rights 1. We have set in place the mechanics for a coordinated teen -age weekend recreation program. 2. We have initiated with business and the schools a youth employment program and set aside funds for a coordinator. 3. We have made provision to provide a home for a licensed day care and drop -in center. 4. We have provided more funding than ever before for human service programs. 5. We have created a Disability Advisory Council and have established new guidelines regarding building permit approval to insure equal access for the disab -led. 6. We have taken a stand on the right of women to reproductive choice. 7. We have provided an official mechanism for the establishment of domestic partnership status and are providing some benefits to domestic partners of City employees. g. We have enabled the Economic Opportunity Corporation to provide a temporary emergency shelter for the homeless. Downtown Revival and Improvement 1. We have initiated and supported with funding and staff a Downtown Vision Task Force that includes efforts in the areas of marketing, recruitment and retention, land use, use of upper stories, parking, public transit and culture and the arts. 2. We have provided funds for physical improvements of the Commons. 3. We have received a grant for study of the feasibility of a District Heating facility. Housing 1. We have used our Community Development Block grant funds for the addition of affordable housing in the Polygon development on Floral Avenue, the Chartwell single -room occupancy building on Meadow Street, and the HOMES transition house on Green Street. 2. We have continued to provide funds to maintain Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services. 3. We have set aside two - thirds of the Pogo Parcel for housing and have an active group making plans for long -term affordable housing on that site. 10 22'7 January 2, 1991 1970's Washington provided 25 percent of state and local budgets. It now provides 17 percent. Cities lost much more than states as programs like revenue sharing and aid for low - income housing were cut." In the event of a tragic and misguided offensive war, the probable cost of that alone would rise to one billion dollars per day. Spread out over the population of the United States, the portion assessed to the City of Ithaca would be about $120,000 per day or one million dollars every eight days. An accompanying increase in oil prices would further strain the economy. Aside from the economic cost, there is the more important concern for the men and women who would have to fight that war, their families and for the inevitable innocent victims. We should do whatever we can to prevent that disaster. In New York State the cuts at the upper levels of the income tax have led not only to a huge deficit but to the decrease in aid to CO local government and the consequent shift to the regressive property tax that is not based on the ability to pay. And the M situation will get worse before it gets better. m Given there hard facts, we will have to rely more and more on Q local resources without excessive increases in the City's property tax. We must do whatever we can to make our operations more efficient while providing the services that our citizens demand and need. But while the property tax base of the surrounding towns has grown markedly in the recent years, that of the City has not. The major growth in the City has been in development that is exempt from the property tax. At present 57 percent of the assessed value of property in the City is tax exempt. By far, the largest portion of that belongs to Cornell University. While we anticipate and plan for the difficult years ahead, we start this year in good shape. By dint of exceptional efforts of Department Heads and Council, we were able to keep the City moving ahead while maintaining the property tax increase within a reasonable bound. That budget effort concluded a year of significant action on many fronts. I will list some of these under some broad general headings. They range in importance but each matters in some significant way to some of our citizens. The Environment 1. We completed action on the designation of Fall Creek as a recreational river. 2. We have increased our program of tree planting and provided for even more next year. 3. We have moved ahead with plans for the Northside by purchasing the Pogo Parcel, reached a contract for the erection of an outstanding Sciencenter, began negotiations for a Senior Center and applied for a grant to create a new park. 4. We have worked with the Town of Ithaca on the preservation of watershed lands and completed negotiations for the acquisition and protection of some of those critical lands. 5. We have created an active Bicycle Advisory Council. 6. We have added still another Historic District on the Cornell campus. 7. We put an Interim Parks Commission into action to design a plan for integrated management of all our green spaces. 9 2130 January 2, 1991 6. The creation of a Parks and Recreation Commission. 7. The development of the teen -age recreation and youth employment programs. 8. Develop plans for the organization and consolidation of the Department of Public Works. 9. Institute an Advisory Board for the Building Department and improve its service to the public. A major effort for 1991 will be the review of the City's personnel needs and the structure of all departments to reduce the number of employees over the next few years to make the City more efficient in its operations. By planning over a three year period, the reduction will be done in a careful, responsible way. It is the goal to avoid laying off any present employee and to expand the responsibilities and compensation of those presently in service. We do not face a fiscal crisis in the City, but unless we can reduce our staff, gain additional revenue and shift some of our present outlay to other sources, the burden on the property tax will have to increase at an unreasonable rate. The Commission studying Cornell /City relations will make its report soon. It is important that we follow that up by substantive negotiations with Cornell to reach an understanding of the need for the University to make more substantial contributions for the services that it receives. Discussions have begun with the County to reach a fairer allocation of County funds for the services that the City Youth Bureau provides for the community. Human Service Agencies must recognize in planning for next year that their requests for support must not be limited to the County and City of Ithaca but must extend to the surrounding towns that together have a much larger taxable property base than does the City. The preferable result would be the assumption of the funding role by the County in which case all residents of the County, including City residents, would pay their fair share. We will also urge the State Legislature to adopt the bill introduced by Assemblyman Martin Luster that would permit municipalities to adopt developer impact fees. By working simultaneously on improving our own efficiency as well as pursuing other revenue sources and shifts of funding, we can continue to move the City ahead in the course we have set in a fiscally responsible manner. I invite all members of the community to assist us in this process with their suggestions and participation. The Best Small City will become even better." NEW BUSINESS- * 22.1 Support of the Troops in the Middle East As a result of the earlier discussion Alderperson Romanowski wished to withdraw the motion that he had proposed. To put the issue before Council as it was published on the agenda the original motion was moved by Alderperson Schroeder and seconded by Alderperson Golder: WHEREAS, all responsible people desire world peace and an end to unwarranted military intervention by any nation, and 12 1) q1 2 2 January 2, 1991 4. We have created a Rental Housing Commission. 5. We have instituted a much more active program, through the combined efforts of our City Attorney's office and the Building and Fire Departments, enforcement of the Building, Zoning and Fire Codes to insure safe housing in the City. Other Activities 1. Overcoming great difficulties, we were able to balance the concerns of the neighborhood and the needs of the City at large to complete an attractive and safe rebuilding of Hudson Street. 2. We have completed the building of the handsome Carpenter Business Park and Community Gardens. 3. We have opened two new fire stations and have increased the recruitment of volunteer firefighters. Co 4. We have very soon of 5. We have < facility it environment, completed the process which will lead to the sale Fire Station No. 6 at an appropriate price. vigorously opposed the County's placing a garbage 1 a location that will adversely effect the future housing development and the City's economy. 6. We have instituted a pay equity study for a large number of our City positions. 7. We have instituted an annual - .event for the recognition of the contributions of City employees. (Uwoe 8. We have initiated architectural studies for the renovation of the Greater Ithaca Activities Center and for a new City Court facility. 9. We have enforced our Transient Merchants ordinance and revised that ordinance so as to protect our local craftspeople. 10. We have gained a year's experience in the Site Plan Review process and have seen the constructive results of a number of projects, including the plans for the addition to downtown of a new Wanzer block. 11. We have dealt expeditiously and in an environmentally sensitive way with the collapse of the culvert on East State Street. Under the direction of the City Engineer the street has been put back into service. 12. We have expanded the role of women and minorities from all walks of life in our boards, committees and commissions. In the year ahead we will be working to implement the activities that were begun this year. These will include: 1. Progress on the Northside plan including housing and a park on the Pogo Parcel and an agreement with the Senior Citizen Center. 2. The adoption of the recommendations of the Downtown Visions Task Force. 3. The building of a regional transit facility. 4. The development of a parking plan and management system. 5. The development of park and ride facilities. 11 January 2, 1991 Amendments to the Amending Resolution By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder RESOLVED, That the following changes be made in the Amending Resolution: In the Second Whereas Clause the words "further deployment and" be deleted. In the Third Whereas Clause and the Resolved Clause the word "negotiated" be deleted and the word "peaceful" be inserted in _its place. In the Resolved Clause, the word "conflict" be deleted and the words "current crisis in the Persian Gulf" be inserted in its place. In the Resolved Clause, the words "President and Congress" be deleted and the words "government of the United States" be inserted in its place. A vote on the amendments to the Amending Resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (7) - Booth, Johnson, Golder, Schroeder, Hoffman, Daley, Peterson Nays (2) - Romanowski, Blanchard Alderperson Cummings out of room at time of vote. Carried Main Motion as Amended The Main Motion as amended shall read as follows: WHEREAS, all responsible people desire world peace and an end to unwarranted military intervention by any nation, and WHEREAS, there are many military members from the Ithaca area currently serving in the Middle East, many veterans in the City of Ithaca who well understand the pain and suffering that can come from war as well as many families who have lost loved ones in prior wars, and WHEREAS, a war against .Iraq would have a serious local impact, resulting in the possible death or injury to some of our neighbors and friends, and WHEREAS, the current deployment of U.S. troops is of great expense to all taxpayers and war would severely increase the economic burden on our community, and WHEREAS, thousands of local residents have expressed their opposition to an offensive war against Iraq and their support of sanctions as a way toward a peaceful settlement, and WHEREAS, it is understood that a lasting peace can only be achieved when people and nations are willing to stand up against tyranny and for human rights, and WHEREAS, those in the military service have volunteered, at the peril of their own lives, to serve this great nation and protect the rights of people to live in freedom and without fear of aggression from other nations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That we urge the full support for all United States and Allied service men and women during the crisis in the Middle East and upon their return to their home lands, and be it further 14 lr� t) 23 January 2, 1991 WHEREAS, there are many military members from the Ithaca area currently serving in the Middle East, many veterans in the City of Ithaca who well understand the pain and suffering that can come from war as well as many families who have lost loved ones in prior wars, and RESOLVED, That we urge the full support for all United States and Allied service men and women during the crisis in the Middle East and upon their return to their home lands, and be it further co RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca encourages its citizens to show their support by sending letters of support to the military serving in Operation Desert Shield, and also correspond with the c] elected Federal officials encouraging them to continue to work Q toward a peaceful solution to the crisis, and to provide all of the benefits necessary to these service members to aid them in their full adjustment, medically and psychologically, upon their return. Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened in regular session at 9:15 p.m. _ Amending Resolution By Alderperson Golder: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman: RESOLVED, That, the following three Whereas Clauses be added to the resolution after the Second Whereas Clause: WHEREAS, a war against Iraq would have a serious local impact, resulting in the possible death or injury of some of our neighbors and friends, and WHEREAS, the current deployment of U.S. troops is of great expense to all taxpayers, and further deployment and war would severely increase the economic burden on our community, and WHEREAS, thousands of local residents have expressed their opposition to an offensive war against Iraq and their support of sanctions as a way toward a negotiated settlement, and be it RESOLVED, That the following Resolved Clause be added as a Final Resolved to the original resolution: RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca urges the President and Congress to refrain from a military offensive against Iraq at this time, to give sanctions more time to work in order to pursue a negotiated settlement to the conflict. Extensive discussion followed on the floor. Amending Resolution Alderperson Schroeder suggested that in the Second Resolved Clause of the original resolution, in the second line, the word "personnel" be added between the words "military" and "serving ". There were no objections from Council members, therefore the wording was changed. Further discussion followed on the floor. 13 WHEREAS, it is understood that a lasting peace can only be achieved when people and nations are tyranny and for human rights, and willing to stand up against WHEREAS, those in the military service have volunteered, at the peril of their own lives, to serve this great nation and protect the rights of people to live in freedom and without fear of aggression from other nations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That we urge the full support for all United States and Allied service men and women during the crisis in the Middle East and upon their return to their home lands, and be it further co RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca encourages its citizens to show their support by sending letters of support to the military serving in Operation Desert Shield, and also correspond with the c] elected Federal officials encouraging them to continue to work Q toward a peaceful solution to the crisis, and to provide all of the benefits necessary to these service members to aid them in their full adjustment, medically and psychologically, upon their return. Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened in regular session at 9:15 p.m. _ Amending Resolution By Alderperson Golder: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman: RESOLVED, That, the following three Whereas Clauses be added to the resolution after the Second Whereas Clause: WHEREAS, a war against Iraq would have a serious local impact, resulting in the possible death or injury of some of our neighbors and friends, and WHEREAS, the current deployment of U.S. troops is of great expense to all taxpayers, and further deployment and war would severely increase the economic burden on our community, and WHEREAS, thousands of local residents have expressed their opposition to an offensive war against Iraq and their support of sanctions as a way toward a negotiated settlement, and be it RESOLVED, That the following Resolved Clause be added as a Final Resolved to the original resolution: RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca urges the President and Congress to refrain from a military offensive against Iraq at this time, to give sanctions more time to work in order to pursue a negotiated settlement to the conflict. Extensive discussion followed on the floor. Amending Resolution Alderperson Schroeder suggested that in the Second Resolved Clause of the original resolution, in the second line, the word "personnel" be added between the words "military" and "serving ". There were no objections from Council members, therefore the wording was changed. Further discussion followed on the floor. 13 2lc'lII January 2, 1991 (2) Handicap parking arrangements shall be as specified by current applicable codes. (3) For angle or perpendicular parking, a parking space size shall have a minimum area of 255 square feet, as measured from the outermost line of the stall to the center -line of the driveway aisle giving access thereto. The actual edge of parking space pavement may be up to 2' -0" inside the outermost line of the parking stall, where unobstructed vehicle- overhang is available to that dimension. The overhang area may or may not be a paved area. (4) For parallel parking, a parking space size shall have a minimum area of 290 square feet, as measured from the outermost edge of the stall to the center -line of the driveway aisle giving access thereto. (5) The minimum parking space size may be reduced down to 238 square feet, and /or may be increased in order to insure functional use, as determined by the Board of Planning and Development under Chapter 39, Site Development Plan review (SDPR) . 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 stated that Jon Meigs from the Planning Department has suggested a few changes in the wording of the Ordinance. Attorney Guttman ruled that these changes were not substantive and would make the Ordinance clearer. (material to be deleted is in brackets ([]), material to be added is underlined): ORDINANCE NO. 91- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION A -2 OF CHAPTER 30 ENTITLED 'ZONING' OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. AMENDING SUBDIVISION A -2 of Section 30.37. That Subdivision A -2 of Section 30.37 is hereby amended to read as follows: Parking Space Size: a. For parking areas containing [1 to 9 cars] 9 or fewer spaces, a parking space [size] shall have a minimum area of 153 square feet, exclusive of passageways, maneuvering space and driveways appurtenant thereto and giving access thereto. b. For parking areas containing 10 or more [cars] spaces, the following shall apply: (1) Standard parking stalls shall be 8' 6" wide minimum. [3] (2) For angle or perpendicular parking, a standard parking space [size] shall have a minimum area of 255 square feet, as measured from the outermost line of the stall to the center -line of the driveway aisle giving access thereto. The actual edge of parking space pavement may be up to 2' -0" inside the outermost line of the parking stall, where unobstructed vehicle - overhang is available to that dimension. The overhang area may or may not be a paved area. 16 2 3 3 January 2, 1991 RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca encourages its citizens to show their support by sending letters of support to the military personnel serving in Operation Desert Shield, and also correspond with the elected Federal officials encouraging them to continue to work toward a peaceful solution to the crisis, and to provide all of the benefits necessary to these service members to aid them in their full adjustment, medically and psychologically, upon their return, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca urges the government of the United States to refrain from a military offensive against Iraq at this time, to give sanctions more time to work in order to pursue a peaceful settlement to the current crisis in the Persian Gulf. A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows: Ayes (7) - Booth, Golder, Schroeder, Johnson, Daley, Peterson, Hoffman M Nays (2) - Romanowski, Blanchard Alderperson Cummings absent at time of vote. m Carried 'Q REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY: Building Code Violations City Attorney Guttman reported on a Building Code Violation brought against Joseph Moresco that has been settled and a case against Laurie Munch regarding Building Code enforcement that is proceeding in City Court. — Wallace Lawsuit City Attorney Guttman reported on the suit that was filed last month by Brenda Wallace regarding the East State Street culvert issue. She had asked for a temporary restraining order prohibiting the City from entering her property to put in the culvert. Judge Rose denied her request and gave the City permission to proceed. Mrs. Wallace is also claiming that there may be damages to her property as a result of the City's action. That case is pending and won't be solved until the Spring when we can see where the boundary lines are and how the property is cleaned up and finished. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: * 15.1 Amending Zoning Ordinance (Parking Space Size) By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson ORDINANCE NO. 91- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION A -2 OF CHAPTER 30 ENTITLED 'ZONING' OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. AMENDING SUBDIVISION A -2 of Section 30.37. That Subdivision A -2 of Section 30.37 is hereby amended to read as follows: Parking Space Size: a. For parking areas containing 1 to 9 cars, a parking space size shall have a minimum area of 153 square feet, exclusive of passageways, maneuvering space and driveways appurtenant thereto and giving access thereto. b. For parking areas containing 10 or more cars, the following shall apply: (1) Standard parking stalls shall be 816" wide minimum. 15 January 2, 1991 C) encourage development of housing on the western two - thirds of the block designated for housing with preference given to projects which provide affordable housing. 2) On block 1 continue to work with the Sciencenter toward making their project as asset to the neighborhood and the City. Continue negotiations with the Senior Center to provide space for their operations and work with the Sciencenter and the Senior Center to provide parking for both facilities on or near their project sites. Buildings should not exceed forty (40) feet in height. 3) Seek to remove the Department of Public Works to the other side of Route 13 or elsewhere within five (5) years. 4) Decommission Lake Avenue from Adams Street to Route 13 and create linear park combined with neighborhood park proposed in 1). If it will not harm existing retail operations on block 3, decommission Lake Avenue from Hancock Street to Adams Street, and decommission Adams Street east of new proposed street on block 2. 5) Decommission Franklin Street adjacent to the new park proposed for block 2. 6) Develop implementation plan for streetscape improvements throughout the study area minus the decommissioned section of Franklin Street. 7) Approach New York State abotit creating a berm or a wall on the State right of way to the north of block 1, or, if not on State right of way, then on property line where possible. 8) Enter into negotiations with the owner and the operator of the P &C for an encroachment agreement providing for a buffer and loading dock between park and P &C for as long as store operates as a food supermarket. 9) P &C Zoning change. Develop appropriate commercial zoning for P &C block as a neighborhood commercial zone ". Particular concerns are height, lot coverage, and traffic. 10) On block 4 rezone for light industrial and /or commercial use or create new industrial park. Considerations in the rezoning should include height, traffic generation, etc. 11) On block 5 possible adaptive reuse of current water building; possibly private - possibly quasi - public, e.g., Day Care Center, or similar use. Rezone the southeast quadrant of block 5 to R -2b for housing. Rezone the north- west quadrant of block 5 for commercial uses; same new zoning as block 4. In the interior of block 5, create a new parking area - possibly municipally owned; possibly metered to accommodate parking requirements in the commercial district in blocks 4, 5, and 7. 12) Rezone privately owned street right of way in block 7 to the same zoning as the rest of the parcel. 13) Redesign the intersection of Franklin Street and Third Street based on recommendation of the City Engineer. 14) Incorporate bicycle planning as plans develop. Discussion followed on the floor. M J c %+ t u January 2, 1991 [ 4 ] 3_ For parallel parking, a standard parking space [size] shall have a minimum area of 290 square feet, as measured from the outermost edge of the stall to the center -line of the driveway aisle giving access thereto. [ 5 ] (4) The minimum standard parking space [size] area may be reduced [down] to not less than 238 square feet, [and /] or may be f increased in order to insure functional use, as determined by the Board of Planning and Development under Chapter 39, Site Development Plan [r]Review (SDPR). [2] (5) Handicap parking [arrangements] space standards shall be as specified by current applicable codes. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in (� accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in co Section 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter. (Publication date M January 15, 1991). D The changes above as suggested by Jonathan Meigs were accepted by c] the Council. Q A vote on the resolution as corrected resulted as follows: Carried (9 -0) * 15.2 Northside Land Use Recommendations By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder WHEREAS, the Northside Land Use-Committee was appointed by the Mayor to study an area in the City concentrating on those blocks surrounded by Lake Avenue, and Hancock Street, Third Street, and Route 131 and WHEREAS, this Committee has hired a consultant who made certain recommendations, and WHEREAS, the Committee has met over a period of months involving as many community representatives as possible, and WHEREAS, that Committee has made certain recommendations to the Common Council known as the "Northside Land Use Recommendations - Final" dated December 1990; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Common Council receives the report of the Northside Land Use Committee and accepts its recommendations for the purpose of examining the feasibility of undertaking them, and, be it further RESOLVED, that Common Council directs the Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Public Works to prepare a report regarding the cost to the City of taking these actions, the infrastructure needs these actions would generate, and the traffic circulation implications of these actions. NORTHSIDE STUDY LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS Final December 18, 1990 1) Continue to work toward development of the block bounded by Lake Avenue, Adams Street, First Street and Franklin Street in accordance with the following provisions: a) the eastern 1/3 is to be used to create a new neighborhood park; b) analyze the need and desirability of designating and building a new street between Adams Street and Franklin; 17 January 2, 1991 RESOLVED, That the City stands ready to cooperate with the Town in the implementation of these recommendations and in particular the preparation of a Design and Maintenance manual that will ......etc. There was no objection from Council members, therefore, the wording in the last Resolved shall be changed. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Public Transit Sub committee (Down Town Visions Task Force) - Report Alderperson Hoffman stated the P &D Committee heard from the Public Transit Sub - committee of the Downtown Visions Task Force. The main discussion was about the feasibility and desirability of an East Hill shuttle bus and the sub - committee was inclined not to recommend that. However, a majority of the Planning Committee felt that it was something that should be pursued further. The matter is still under deliberation by the sub- committee if any Council members wish to add input. Interim Parks Commission Recommendations - Report Alderperson Hoffman reported that the P &D Committee has received a report and recommendations from the Interim Parks Commission. The P &D Committee has suggested some changes and he urged Council members to look over the report. He said the Interim Parks Commission will come back to the Committee with responses to the suggestions for structuring a permanent Parks Commission. Discussion followed on the floor.y Vicki Romanoff, Chairperson of that Commission will be asked to distribute copies of the report to all Council persons. 1991 Planning Department Work Program Alderperson Hoffman reported that the Director of Planning has prepared a rough version of a proposed 1991 Work Program. Copies are available at the Planning Office if Council members want to pick them up. ".- I l Section 2.27 of the + ; +-1,1 V10ii-v nffic_P_rs ADDOlnLeQ Dy unu iicty —L. Appointment and Removal" - Report and Discussion Alderperson Peterson stated that this matter had been referred back to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for further work. What Council has before them tonight is the Charter and Ordinance recommended version and as you will note it does not reflect all of Council's comments and feelings. She further stated that if Council wishes to vote on this at the February Council meeting they will need to do some work on it tonight. Alderperson Hoffman handed out an amended version to the original Local Law and explained the amendments that he is suggesting. Extensive discussion followed on the floor and it was the consensus of the Council that the Local Law should go back to the committee for further revisions and then be brought back to Council for a vote. * 16.2a Amendment to Commons Rules Regarding Bicycles Determination of No Significant Effect on the Environment By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings WHEREAS, the matter of amending Chapter 70 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code for the purpose of changing the right of individuals to walk bicycles and similar devices on the Commons is currently being considered by this Common Council, and 20 237 January 2, 1991 Alderperson Daley reported that one of the last decisions of this Committee was that it not totally disband but that it meet once every six months to ensure that the recommendations are at least being worked on. Alderperson Cummings returned to the meeting at 10:00 p.m. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously * 15.3 Six Mile Creek Preservation Response to Town Report By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder WHEREAS, the Six Mile Creek Valley is an area of extraordinary beauty and important natural resources, including the City's water supply, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca have worked (� cooperatively to develop a plan for the preservation of this CD area, and M WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca's Conservation Advisory Council has published a plan entitled Six Mile Creek Valley_.- A Heritaqe to m Preserve which begins the process for protection and < conservation of this area, and WHEREAS, such conservation would be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Ithaca as well as the Town of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the continued joint efforts of these two jurisdictions on this problem can serve as a -model for solving other issues which have impacts on several jurisdictions now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca does congratulate the Town of Ithaca on the publication of the document for this natural resource, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca concurs with and supports the basic findings and recommendations of the Town of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council as set forth in the aforementioned document, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the City does encourage the Town to take the necessary steps to implement the recommendations of the report, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the City stands ready to assist the Town in the preparation of a Design and Maintenance manual that will guide human use and activity within the proposed Critical Environ- mental Area, and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of the resolution shall be forwarded to the Town of Ithaca. Alderperson Hoffman stated that he is very pleased with the report and if implemented by the Town would meet most of our concerns in that area. Further discussion followed on the floor with Planning and Development Director Van Cort addressing Council regarding the importance of the City cooperating with the Town to help implement these recommendations. Amending Resolution Alderperson Hoffman suggested that the last Resolved Clause read as follows: 19 !10 January 2, 1991 RESOLVED, That bicycle parking racks shall only be placed at the periphery of the Commons and that the Board of Public Works is directed to increase bicycle parking racks in appropriate peripheral locations. carried Unanimously * 16.3 Taxicab Rate Increase By Alderperson Peterson: and Seconded schedule e t itled lanchard and RESOLVED, That the map Rates -City of Ithaca" which map and schedule are appended to Chapter 23 of the Ithaca City Municipal Code and referred to in Section 23.42 entitled "Rates of Said Chapter" is hereby amended to provide that the maximum rate that may be charged for transportation of passengers within one zone shall be three dollars ($3.00) instead of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50). Discussion followed on the floor. Alderperson Romanowski stated that the taxi service is looking at a discount for senior citizens but there is no guarantee that this will happen. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (9) - Peterson, Booth, Cummings, Romanowski, Golder, Cummings, Blanchard, Hoffman, Schroeder Nay (1) - Daley Carried * 16.4 Ordinance Amending ..Chapter 81 Entitled "Partial Tax Exemption" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Booth ORDINANCE NO. 91- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 81 ENTITLED "PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. That subdivision A of Section 81.1 entitled "Partial tax exemption for certain persons over 65 years of age" of the City of. Ithaca Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows: S 81.1 Partial tax exemption for certain persons over 65 years of age A. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, real property in the City of Ithaca owned by one or more persons, each of whom is 65 years of age or over, or real property owned by husband and wife, one of whom is 65 years of age or over, shall be partially exempt from taxation by the City based upon the income of the owner or the combined incomes of the owners. Such partial exemption shall be to the extent set forth in the schedule following: ANNUAL INCOME OF OWNER PERCENTAGE ASSESSED Ism) COMBINED ANNUAL INCOME OF OWNERS VALUATION EXEMPT FROM TAXATION Up to $15,000 More than $15,000 but less than $15,600 $15,600 or more, but less than $16,200 22 500 45% 40% January 2, 1991 WHEREAS, appropriate environmental review has been conducted including the preparation of a short environmental assessment form (SEAF), and WHEREAS, it appears that the proposed action is an unlisted action under the City Environmental Quality Review Act, and WHEREAS, it appears that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby adopts as its own the findings and conclusions as set forth on the Short Environmental Assessment Form dated December 27, 1990, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Common Council, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment and that further environmental review is CD unnecessary under the circumstances, and be it further RESOLVED, That this resolution shall constitute notice of this negative declaration and the City Clerk be, and she is hereby (o directed to file a copy of the same, together with the e[ attachment, in the City Clerk's office and forward the same to any other parties as required by law. Carried Unanimously * 16.2b Ordinance Amending Chapter 70 "Ithaca Commons Rules" By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings ORDINANCE NO. 91 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70 ENTITLED " ITHACA COMMONS RULES" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 70 entitled "Ithaca Commons Rules" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is amended as follows: Section 70.6 of Article 2 entitled Bicycles, etc. is hereby amended to read as follows: "Riding of bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, and similar wheeled devices is prohibited on the primary Commons. Bicycles and similar wheeled devices shall not be left unattended except in designated racks. Wheelchairs, baby carriages and similar devices intended for the convenience and comfort of handicapped persons or infants are permitted on the primary Commons. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously * 16.2c Bicycle Racks on the Commons By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Booth WHEREAS, the Common Council, the Commons Advisory Board, the Commons Coordinator, and the Ithaca Bicycle Advisory Council have jointly agreed that bicycles may be walked on the Commons, and WHEREAS, these groups have also agreed that a clear policy should be established regarding the locations where bicycles may be parked; now, therefore, be it 21 January 2, 1991 * 16.6 Ordinance Amending Chapter 55 "Fire Regulations" Section 55.18B 'Fire Limits' By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Booth ORDINANCE NO. 91 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 55 ENTITLED "FIRE REGULATIONS" 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 I. That Section 55.18B Entitled "Fire Limits be amended to read as follows: B. Fire Limits 'B': Those areas of the city which are zoned Business 'B -2a', 'B -4' and 'B -51, in the City of Ithaca zoning Ordinance (Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code). Section 2. Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. Alderperson Peterson explained that when the ordinance was passed last year the 'B -2a' zone was inadvertently left out and this ordinance is simply to correct that error. Carried Unanimously HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Department Head Evaluations Alderperson Johnson reported the committee is in the process of reviewing the evaluations of the Police Chief, Fire Chief and the Youth Bureau Director. The committee finds they have three totally different approaches to these evaluations. The committee is looking for some kind of consistent format for looking at goals and objectives. He explained what other things the committee feels should be included in the evaluation process for Department Heads. Mental Health Facility Alderperson Johnson reported that on January 18th at 4:00 there will be a reception /dedication for the new Mental Health Facility. Council members are invited to attend. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: * 18.1 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 Entitled "Domestic Partnership" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson ORDINANCE NO. 91- An ordinance amending Chapter 7 entitled "Domestic Partnership" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, as follows: Section 1. That Chapter 7 entitled "Domestic Partnership" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: 1. That a new subdivision to be known and designated as Section 7.9 entitled Sick and Bereavement Leave is hereby added to said chapter to as follows: 24 J m a $16,200 or more, but less than $16,800 $16,800 or more, but less than $17,400 $17,400 or more, but less than $18,000 $18,000 or more, but less than _$181600 241 January 2, 1991 350 300 25% 20% The partial exemption provided by this law shall, however, be limited to such property and persons as meet the conditions, exclusions and limitations set forth in Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York. B. Same Section 2. That Subdivision A of Section 81.2 entitled "Limitations on Exemptions" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: S 81.2 Limitations on exemption No exemptions shall be granted: A. If the income of the owner or the combined income of the owners of the property exceeds the sum of Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Ninety -nine dollars and—Ninety-nine cents ($18,599.99) for the income tax year immediately preceding the date of making application for exemption as consistent with the schedule provided in S 81.1(A). Income tax year shall mean a twelve (12) month period for which the owner or owners filed a federal personal income tax return, or if no such return is filed the calendar year. Where title is vested in either the husband or the wife, their combined income may not exceed such sum. Such income shall include social security and retirement benefits, interest, dividends, total gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset in the same income tax year, net rental income, salary or earnings, and net income from self - employment, but shall not include a return of capital, gifts or inheritances. In computing net rental income and net income from self employment no depreciation deduction shall be allowed for the exhaustion, wear and tear of real or personal property held for the production of income. [Subd. A last amended, Ord. 87 -1, 2/4/87] B. Same C. Same D. Same Section 3. Effective Date. p' 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. (Publication date January 10, 1991) . Carried Unanimously Comprehensive Trash Ordinance --Report Alderperson Peterson reported that the Committee looked at a compilation of items that a sub - committee had put together that could be included in a trash ordinance. If any Council members are interested in the first outline they may contact Alderperson Peterson. 23 c i January 2, 1991 such reconstructed building is to be used, at a maximum estimated cost of $85,000., it being hereby determined that such purpose is a specific object or purpose having a period of probable usefulness of twenty years pursuant to subdivision 12(a)(1) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated costs is as follows: a) By the issuance of $237,500. serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law, it being hereby determined that such serial bonds shall be allocated as follows: $156,750. serial bonds to the aforesaid purchase of the building and the site thereof; and $80,750. serial bonds to the aforesaid building reconstruction, and b) By the expenditure of $12,500. current funds of said City, which monies are hereby appropriated therefor, and which monies shall constitute the down payments required pursuant to Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law, it being hereby determined that said monies shall be allocated as follows: $8,250. to the aforesaid purchase of a building and the site thereof and $4,250 to the aforesaid building reconstruction. Section 3. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become dus and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in said City a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 6. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. W. 243 January 2, 1991 "Section 7.9. Sick and Bereavement Leave. In all City labor contracts, when determining when an employee is entitled to take sick or bereavement leave, a domestic partner of the employee, as defined by this ordinance, shall be considered as if he /she were the spouse of the employee." Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Ayes (9) - Booth, Peterson, Johnson, Romanowski, Blanchard, Daley, Golder, Schroeder, Hoffman Nay (1) - Cummings Carried * 18.16 Bond Resolution - Day Care Facility By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski (L WHEREAS, it has been determined that the cost of renovating the (o proposed Day Care Facility at 201 -205 East Tompkins Street may exceed the existing authorization; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Capital Project #241 be increased to an amount not m to exceed $250,000., to reflect the possible increased cost of < renovating said facility, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the additional costs shall be financed through the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $47,500., and that the statutory down payment of $2,500. be transferred from Unrestricted Contingency to Capital Project #241 for such purpose. Carried Unanimously Bond Resolution By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $237,500 SERIAL BOND AND THE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF $12,500 MONIES OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF A BUILDING AND THE SITE THEREOF AND THE RECONSTRUCTION OF SAID BUILDING FOR THE PROVISION OF DAY CARE SERVICES IN AND FOR SAID CITY. WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been performed, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the provision of day care services in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, the following are hereby authorized: a). the purchase of a building, at 201 -205 East Tompkins Street in the City of Ithaca, including the site thereof at a maximum estimated cost of $165,000., it being hereby determined that such purposes are each a specific object or purpose having a period of probable usefulness of twenty years pursuant to subdivisions 11(b) and 21(a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law; and b) the reconstruction of such building to convert same to use as a day care center, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and other improvements incidental thereto and required for the purposes for which 25 ;l 11; January 2, 1991 A vote on the Amending Resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Golder, Schroeder, Peterson, Cummings Nays (6) - Booth, Johnson, Hoffman, Romanowski, Blanchard, Daley Motion Fails Main Motion A vote on the Main Motion resulted as follows: Unanimously Motion to Extend Meeting By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski RESOLVED, That this Common Council meeting be extended until 12:00 midnight. Carried Unanimously * 18.4 DPW - Increase Authorization for Hudson Street Reconstruction Capital Project 225 By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings WHEREAS, the actual cost of completing the Hudson Street Reconstruction Project is projected to exceed the existing authorization of $1,535,000 by $165,000.; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Capital Project #225 for the reconstruction of Hudson Street be increased by said $165,000. to a maximum authorized cost of $1,700,000., and be it further RESOLVED, That the funds necessary to complete the Hudson Street project shall be provided by the issuance of $156,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes already authorized for Street Improvements within the City, and that the statutory down payment of $9,000. be appropriated from available New York State Consolidated Highway Improvement Program Funds (C.H.I.P.S.), and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works not release any portion of the contract retainage until all elements of the proposed final settlement agreement have been executed, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Carried Unanimously * 13.5 DPW - Request for Employee Incentive Award By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson WHEREAS, the Acting Superintendent of Public Works has recommended Assistant Civil Engineer Thomas West for an Employee Incentive Award pursuant to the terms of the CSEA Administrative Contract, and WHEREAS, the Acting Superintendent of Public Works has provided the Budget and Administration Committee with substantial justification for granting this Employee Incentive Award, and WHEREAS, the Acting Superintendent of Public Works' recommendation complies with the procedures and guidelines outlined in the CSEA Administrative Unit contract; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Thomas West's salary be increased by eight (8 %) percent to an annual salary of $31,154 effective November 28, 1990. Ayes (9) - Booth, Johnson, Cummings, Daley, Hoffman, Romanowski, Blanchard, Schroeder, Peterson Nay (1) - Golder Alderperson Golder requested that the record reflect that his objection is not to the employee but to the principle of merit pay which is unfair. K? A Roll Ca Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Ayes 245 January 2, 1991 11 vote on the foregoing resolution resulted as follows: - Booth Aye - Cummings - Romanowski Aye - Daley - Schroeder Aye - Golder - Johnson Aye - Blanchard - Peterson Aye - Hoffman (10) Carried Unanimously * 18.2 DPW - Authorization of C.H.I.P.S. for a Traffic Signal Optimization Program By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Daley WHEREAS, the Department of Public Words has a signed contract with the New York State Energy Office confirming the award of a Traffic Signal Timing Optimization Grant, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized to advance Co $11,200.00 from available New York State Consolidated Highway M Improvement Program Funds (C.H.I.P.S.) pending the completion of such study, and the subsequent filing for said reimbursement. (n Carried Unanimously Q * 16.3 Personnel - Approval of 1991 Health Insurance Rates for Retirees By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson WHEREAS, in 1990 the City charged City retirees and those employees on leaves of absence $101.90 for individual coverage and $234.48 for family coverage _in the City's Health Insurance Program, when the full costs for such coverage in 1990 would have been $116.62 for an individual and $268.20 for a family; and WHEREAS, the 1991 estimated costs of the City's Health Insurance Program for such individuals, as projected by Blue Cross /Blue Shield, have been increased to $137.66 for individual coverage and $315.52 for family coverage for these individuals; and WHEREAS, the difference between what the City actually charged these individuals for coverage in 1990 and the City's estimated costs for 1991 is 350, and an increase of this magnitude could be a serious burden for these individuals; and WHEREAS, in light of significant increases in past years in health insurance rates and the related hardship these increases would have caused City retirees and persons on leaves of absence, the City has adopted a policy of not charging the full rate increases to these individuals; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 1991 monthly rate for health insurance coverage for retirees and those employees on leaves of absence be established at $120.24 for individual coverage and $276.69 for family coverage, which will be an increase of 18% in these rates over those charged by the City in 1990. Discussion followed on the floor. Amending Resolution By Alderperson Golder: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That there be a further Resolved Clause to read as follows: RESOLVED, That the City Attorney will determine the possibility of proportionate exemptions for low income households. 27 m A vote on resolution resulted as follows: January 2, 1991 Carried * 18.6 C.S.E.A. DPW Unit Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and CSEA DPW Unit for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring on December 31, 1993, 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. * 18.7 Chief Officers Unit Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Chief Officers Unit of the Ithaca Paid Firefighters Association for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring December 31, 1993, 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. * 18.8 City Executive Association Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and City Executive Association for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring on December 31, 1993, 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. It was the consensus of Council that these three contracts will be discussed in Executive Session at the end of the meeting. * 18.9 1991 Compensation for Individuals Not Covered by a Union By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That management employees not covered by a formal contract, including the City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, and City Prosecutor, be granted a 5.5% increase across the board over their 1990 salary for the year 19911 effective with the first pay period of 1991, and be it further RESOLVED, That Common Council reaffirms its policy of comprehensive performance evaluation for all management employees. Carried Unanimously * 18.10 Finance - Approval of State and Federal Section 18 Mass Transit operating Assistance Agreement By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Golder WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has submitted a request for a grant of funds to the New York State Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 18 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 19641 as amended, for a project to provide operating assistance funds for transportation services within the City of Ithaca and partly in two adjoining municipalities, provided by the City of Ithaca Transit System for fixed route, scheduled opening and available to the general public during the period January 1, 1991, to December 31, 1991 (PIN 3790.30.406); now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Mayor Benjamin Nichols be authorized to sign the agreement(s) between the City of Ithaca and the State of New York for the above named project, and be it further 29 247 January 2, 1991 RESOLVED, That C Mayor of Benjamin Ithaca to proceeds authorized andcomplete this above behalf of the y named project. Carried Unanimously * 18 11 Designation of Official Depositories By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson the RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 3.7 of the City Charter, Tompkins County Trust Company and the Norstar Bank be, and they are, hereby designated as the official depositories of all City Funds for the year 1991, as follows: TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT NAME City of Ithaca General Fund 01 -201- 001004 03- 201 - 001004 Employees Group Insurance Deductions 04 -201- 001004 City of Ithaca Payroll Fund 05- 201 - 001004 Guaranty and Bid Deposits 05- 201 - 001004 City Tax Sale Redemption 05- 201 - 001004 Health Facility Agreement 05- 201 - 001004 Deposit on Water Meters 05- 201 - 001004 Sale of Unclaimed Property 05- 201 - 001004 Circle Greenway College and Community 05 -201- 001004 Conference on 05 -201- 001004 Center for Expressive Arts Memorial Fund 05- 201 - 001004 Peter DeWysocki 05- 201 - 001004 Cemetery Fund Fire Department Recognition Banquet 05 -201- 001004 05 -201- 001004 Commons Cultural Tourism _ 05 -201- 001004 West End Trees Jack Kiely Scholarship Fund 0 5- 2 0 1- 0 0 10 0 4 05 -201- 001004 DeWitt Park Improvement Fund 08- 201 - 001004 Employees N.Y.S. Withholding Tax 09 -201- 001004 Employees U.S. Savings Bonds 05 -201- 001004 Centennial Art Work N.Y.S. Policemen's and Firemen's 11 -201- 001004 Retirement System Retirement System 12- 201 - 001004 N.Y.S. Employees 01- 101 - 096437 Ithaca Centennial Inc. Fund #4 - Bridges 01 -201- 001055 Capital Reserve Capital Reserve Fund #11 - Parks and 02 -201- 001055 Recreation Areas Fund #14 - Parking Areas 03 -201- 001055 Capital Reserve Capital Reserve Fund #15 - Fire Engine 04 -201- 001055 Replacement Capital Reserve Fund #16 - Development of 05- 201 - 001055 Water Sources Fund #17 - Sewer Construction 06 -201- 001055 Capital Reserve Capital Reserve Fund #17A - Mandatory 06- 201 - 001055 Reserve for Sewer Plant Construction Fund #20 - West Hill Water Capital Reserve 08 -201- 001055 and Sewer Replacement Fund #22 - Bus Replacement 09- 201 - 001055 Capital Reserve Capital Reserve Fund #23 - Public Works 12 -201- 001055 Equipment Capital Reserve Fund #24 - Energy Conservation Improvements 01- 101 - 082703 02 -101- 082703 Capital Reserve Fund #25 - Capital Fund #26 - Land Acquisition 01- 101 - 102046 Capital Reserve Fund - Joint Activity Fund 01- 101 - 099762 Capital Reserve NORSTAR BANK ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER Firemen's Relief Fund 267- 010001 267- 010109 City of Ithaca Water and Sewer Fund 267 - 010842 City of Ithaca Construction Fund 30 (, 50 Literacy Volunteers Multicultural Resource Center Neighborhood Legal Services Offender Aid and Restoration Services Red Cross Emergency Shelter Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service Task Force for Battered Women Community Arts Coalition Human Services Coalition Tompkins County Area Development Corp. Tompkins - Cortland Labor Coalition S.P.C.A. DeWitt Historical Society Cornell Cooperative Extension Southside Community Center January 2, 1991 Carried Unanimously UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Letter to NYS DoT re Route 13 Project Alderperson Hoffman referred o a letter Someh Counc la people written were NYS DoT re the Route project. concerned that there might ebembere Council ambiguity meetinge and had resolution asked Route 13 passed at the the resolution. 'te a letter to clarify Alderperson Hoffman to wri that Discussion followed on floor of the Councilothatgthefletter resolution. It was the c onsensus and Development Committee for should go back to the Planning further clarification. EXECUTIVE SESSION: On a motion the Council adjourned into personnel, disposal l.of p.m. to discuss City Contracts, City y p ointments to City property and acquisition of property and app Boards and Committees. REGULAR SESSION' reconvened in Regular Session at 12:55 a.m. an Common Council • presented the following resolutions: A ointment to the Board of public o Council of for the appointment Mayor Nichols requested approval of Denise Rusoff, 209 Hudson Street, to the 199Board of Public Works for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, Resolution By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by lderp rs of Peter on Denise RESOLVED, That this Council approves Rusoff to the Board of Public Works with a term to expire December 31, 1993. Ayes (7) - Peterson, Hoffman, Cummings, Golder, Johnson, Booth, Schroeder Nays (3) - Romanowski, Blanchard, Daley Carried A R3pointment to the Board of r�alco Works Council for the appointment Mayor Nichols requested app of Jill Tripp, 216 Dey Street to the Board of Public Works for a 2 -year term to expire December 31, 1992. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson ointmentn approves the app of Jill RESOLVED, That this Council Tripp to the Board of Public Works with a term to expire December 31, 1992. Carried Unanimously 32 6) 2 49 January 2, 1991 Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant - Phase II Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant - 267-012276 Phase 111 267-365187 Carried Unanimously * 18.12 Desianation of official Newspaper By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 7.16 of the City Charter, the Ithaca Journal be and it is, hereby designated as the official pewspaper of the City of Ithaca for the year 1991. Amending Resolution By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder RESOLVED, That a Second Resolved clause be added to read as follows: RESOLVED/ That the Mayor is hereby directed to send a letter to co the Ithaca Journal requesting that unrecyclable glossy inserts M not be used in the Ithaca Journal. D carried Unanimously M Main Motion as Amended < A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows: carried Unanimously 18.13 Collateral to Secure Deposits By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski RESOLVED, That the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Norstar Bank as reported, be approved as to form and sufficiency. *18.14 Public Employee's Blanket Bond Carried Unanimously By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED! That pursuant to Section 11 of the Public Officers' Law, the following Bond, which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk! be, and is hereby approved in all respects for the year 1991. Faithful Performance Blanket $250,000 Royal Globe Bond Coverage Insurance Co. Carried Unanimously 18.15 Designation of Common Council Meetings By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVEDI That the regular meetings of the Common Council, for the year 1991, be held at 7:00 P.m., on the first Wednesday of each month, in the Common Council Chambers, at City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York. carried Unanimously 18-19 Approval Of 1991 Human service and Other Service Agency Contracts By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to execute the following 1991 contracts with Human Service and Other Service Agencies, in accord with the adopted 1991 City budget: AIDS Work Program Community Dispute Resolution Center Day Care Council Displaced Homemakers Drop In Center Friendship Center Group Homes HOMES - Green Street Ithaca Rape Crisis The Learning Web 31 January 2, 1991 WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners, at its regular meeting on December 11, 1990, declared that effective December 12, 1990, Fire Station Number 6 is vacated and no longer needed for Fire Department purposes; and WHEREAS, this Council, by resolution duly adopted at its regular meeting on November 7, 1990, directed the City Attorney to take all necessary steps to sell Fire Station No. 6 to the highest bidder by receiving sealed bids subject to the condition that this Council, by majority vote, reserved the right to reject any bid under $210,000; and WHEREAS, the sale of the property by sealed bids has been duly advertised and sealed bids received and reviewed; and WHEREAS, the highest bid received is the bid from Bangs Ambulance, Inc. in the amount of $225,666.00; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca accepts the offer from Bangs Ambulance, Inc. in the amount of $225,666.00; and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Attorney is authorized to negotiate a contract for the transfer of said property in accordance with the terms of the contract; and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give appropriate public notice that this Council shall consider the approval of this contract at its regular February Council meeting. Carried Unanimously Alderperson Cummings left the meeting at 1:00 a.m. Land Acquisition - Watershed By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson WHEREAS, the City is interested in protecting the land surrounding its watershed and has previously established a capital reserve for the acquisition of these lands; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract subject to the approval of the City Attorney to purchase that portion of tax parcel 48 -1 -12 located northeasterly of the Town of Ithaca proposed recreation way, together with a 60 -foot wide strip of land running from such parcel to Coddington Road, said parcel and said 60 -foot wide strip more particularly shown on a map entitled "Heffron Subdivision" and being Lot 2 on said map encompassing approximately 24 acres for a price not to exceed $57,500, and be it further RESOLVED, That the funds for this purchase are to be derived from Capital Reserve Number 26 for watershed land acgquisition. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 1:05 a.m. "- Paolan eli Benja in Nichols Callista F. 9 Mayory City Clerk 34 0 2 51. January 2, 1991 Conservation Advisory Council Mayor Nichols requested the approval of Council for the appointment of Guy Gerard, 151 Chestnut Street and Rob Shapiro, 313 Columbia Street, to the Conservation Advisory Council with terms to expire December 31, 1991. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Guy Gerard and Rob Shapiro to the Conservation Advisory Council with terms to expire December 31, 1991. Carried Unanimously * 18.6 C.S.E.A. DPW Unit Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and CSEA DPW Unit for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring on December 31, 1993, be approved as recommended by Co 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. m Ayes (9) - Booth, Cummings, Romanowski, Peterson, Daley, Golder, Schroeder, Johnson, Hoffman Nay (1) - Blanchard Carried * 18.7 Chief Officers Unit Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Chief Officers Unit of the Ithaca Paid Firefighters Association for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring December 31, 1993, 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. Ayes (9) - Booth, Cummings, Romanowski, Peterson, Daley, Golder, Schroeder, Johnson, Hoffman Nay (1) - Blanchard Carried * 18.8 City Executive Association Contract By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and City Executive Association for a new three -year contract commencing January 1, 1991 and expiring on December 31, 1993, 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. Ayes (9) - Booth, Cummings, Romanowski, Peterson, Daley, Golder, Schroeder, Johnson, Hoffman Nay (1) - Blanchard Sale of Fire Station #6 By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by WHEREAS, this Common Council, by regular meeting on May 2, 1990, Station No. 6 located at 626 West Fire Department that the property general City purposes and will be Carried Alderperson Johnson resolution duly adopted at its declared that as soon as Fire State Street is vacated by the will no longer be needed for surplus property and authorize the City Attorney to initiate the procedure for sale of such property; and 33