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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-16 City Administration Committee Meeting AgendaIf you have a disability that will require special arrangements to be made in order for you to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the City Controller’s Office at 607-274-6576 at least 48 hours before the meeting. CA Meeting City Administration Committee DATE: January 20, 2016 TIME: 6:00 pm LOCATION: 3rd Floor, City Hall, Council Chambers AGENDA ITEMS Item Voting Item? Presenter(s) Time Allotted Chair, Deb Mohlenhoff 1. Call To Order * Note: We will review the number of 15 Min* 1.1 Agenda Review No cards received at the beginning of each 1.2 Review and Approval of Minutes Yes meeting and adjust time if needed. Approval of December 2015 Minutes 1.3 Statements from the Public No 1.4 Statements from Employees No 1.5 Council Response No 2. City Administration, Human Resources, and Policy 2.1 YB - Amend the 2016 Personnel Roster for the Yes Liz Vance – YB Director 10 Min Youth Bureau 2.2 DPW – Reallocation of Position – Fleet Manager Yes Ray Benjamin, Asst. Supt. of S&F 10 Min 2.3 Creation of “Officer Next Door” Program Yes Ari Lavine, City Attorney John Barber, Chief of Police 20 Min 3. Finance, Budget, and Appropriations 3.1 IURA - Housing Fund, Funding Round #10 – Yes Nels Bohn, IURA Director 10 Min Authorize Disbursement of $165,000 Pursuant to an Executed MOU 3.2 Controller – 2014 Audit Report – Materials to Yes Steve Thayer, City Controller 20 Min Distributed if Available 4. Performance Measures No Nothing Submitted 5. Common Council 6. Meeting Wrap-up All 5 Min 6.1 Announcements No 6.2 Next Meeting Date: February 17, 2016 6.3 Review Agenda Items for Next Meeting No 6.4 Adjourn Yes (7:30 p.m.) Committee Charge: The CA committee will: Review financial and administrative issues pertaining to the City, along with items relating to the City of Ithaca workforce environment, intergovernmental relations and human resources. J:\DRedsicker\AGENDAS\City Admin Comm\2016\1-20 - Agenda.docx 1/20/16 2.City Administration Human Resources, and Policy .1 YB - Amend the 2016 Personnel Roster for the Youth Bureau WHEREAS, the Ithaca Youth Bureau has proposed to add one full time (35 hour) Program Coordinator for Individuals with Disabilities and decrease the currently vacant Recreation Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities position from 40 hours to 35 hours, and WHEREAS, these changes will allow RSS to form a youth program team and an adult program team, and WHEREAS, this new staff structure will better meet the needs of participants, fulfill contractual obligations and utilize staff expertise more efficiently, and WHEREAS, no additional funds are being requested and these changes will be completed within the approved 2016 budget, and WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau has worked with the Human Resources Department to develop the staffing transition plan now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Youth Bureau shall be amended as follows: Add - One (1) Program Coordinator for Individuals with Disabilities – 35 hours Delcrease - One (1) Recreation Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities from 40 hours to 35 hours and be it further RESOLVED, That said roster amendment will be made within existing funds of the 2016 authorized Youth Bureau Budget. “An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.” Ithaca Youth Bureau 1 James L. Gibbs Drive Ithaca, New York 14850 Phone: (607) 273-8364 Fax: (607) 273-2817 “Building a foundation for a lifetime.” TO: City Administration Committee FROM: Liz Vance, Director Suki Tabor, Deputy Director RE: Youth Bureau Roster Amendment DATE: January 7, 2016 The Youth Bureau is requesting permission to amend the 2016 Recreation Support Services roster. A recent vacancy gives us the opportunity to restructure the program staff to better meet the needs of participants, fulfill contractual obligations and utilize staff expertise more efficiently. The restructuring creates a promotional opportunity for qualifying Specialists in Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities. We would like to: Add: 1 full time (35 Hours) Program Coordinator for Individuals with Disabilities. Decrease: 1 Recreation Specialist from 40 hours to 35 hours With the new structure in place we will have a youth team and an adult team in place to provide services. Each team will have a Program Coordinator and 2 Recreation Specialists to implement programming. The proposed amendment will be made within existing funds of the approved 2016 Youth Bureau budget. We have worked closely with the Human Resources Department to develop this position and restructuring of the Recreation Support Services Program. We anticipate a formal adoption by the Civil Service Commission after their review at the January meeting. J:\DRedsicker\AGENDAS\City Admin Comm\2016\1-20 - Agenda.docx 1/20/16 2. City Administration Human Resources, and Policy .2 DPW - Reallocation of Position – Fleet Manager WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works assigned increased responsibilities for the implementation and advancement of the City’s Green Fleet Policy, NYSDEC certification requirements for DPW’s fuel site operation, and the management of the City vehicle fleet to the position of Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, and WHEREAS, after assuming and performing these responsibilities for the past few years, the Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor requested a formal review of his position pursuant to the terms of the City Executive Association contract, and WHEREAS, the review determined that the responsibilities cited are being performed, and that the logical and most cost-effective means of accomplishing these tasks and meeting the DEC certification requirements is by assigning them to the Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor position, and WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission incorporated these tasks and responsibilities into the Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor job description, and simultaneously retitled the position as Fleet Manager to more comprehensively reflect the work being performed, and WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department conducted a point factor analysis of the position as it is currently being performed and determined that the current grade allocation of the Fleet Manager position is incorrect; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the position formerly known as Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor and now titled as Fleet Manager be reallocated from Grade C to Grade A of the City Executive Association Compensation Plan, and be it further RESOLVED, That for the sole purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System, the standard workday for the title of Fleet Manager shall be established at eight (8) hours per day (forty (40) hours per week), and be it further RESOLVED, That the funding for this change shall be derived from existing funds within the Department of Public Works budget. Jurisdiction: City of Ithaca Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 10/13/81 Revised: 06/15/93, 05/19/97, 09/15/10, 12/09/15 Title changed from Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 12/09/15 FLEET MANAGER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for planning, coordinating, supervising and directing the procurement, maintenance and repair of City gasoline and diesel-powered, self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor driven equipment, vehicles and stationary equipment. The incumbent also oversees, schedules and manages the City motor vehicle pool. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for managing the stock room and parts inventory for the Department of Public Works. The Fleet Manager is also responsible for implementing, supporting and advancing the City’s “Green Fleet” initiatives, by researching and implementing alternative fuels, vehicles and technologies that help achieve the City’s goals. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out details of the work. Supervision is exercised over the work of supervisory, skilled and semi-skilled motor equipment maintenance staff, and stock room staff. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Plans, schedules, supervises and assigns maintenance and repair jobs, based on employee skill level, maintenance and repair schedules and work priorities, and indicates the nature of repair and maintenance work to be performed; Plans, schedules, and oversees preventive maintenance for vehicles and equipment, following manufacturer preventive maintenance recommendations and requirements; develops preventive and predictive fleet maintenance programs; Observes the work performed, and inspects and approves completed jobs to insure that schedules are met and that the quality of the work is satisfactory; Maintains, develops, updates and expands the use of a comprehensive fleet management database and trains staff on its operation; Implements and enforces safety procedures and standards for all maintenance shop operations; Maintains records of service and repair history; reviews repair history for individual pieces of equipment for the purposes of identifying equipment failures and trends; Recommends the purchase, repair or rebuilding of defective parts to keep both vehicle and equipment downtime and repair costs to a minimum; Recommends modification to existing motorized equipment, and changes in specifications for new equipment to improve or eliminate apparent maintenance and repair problems; Purchases supplies and equipment including preparation of requisitions and checking on deliveries; Tracks status of vehicle warranties; Insures that service and claims covered by warranty are properly performed, and that the work performed by manufacturer's representatives is satisfactory; Oversees the operation of the City vehicle pool; Oversees the stockroom operation and insures that proper levels of parts inventories are maintained; Writes specifications for purchase of new and used vehicles and equipment based on department needs and City’s Green Fleet initiatives and objectives; Develops, implements and promotes City-wide policies that govern the acquisition, maintenance, use and disposal of vehicles, while working with City departments to reduce underutilized vehicles and eliminate older, high maintenance units from the fleet; Oversees and administers fuel contracts and automated fuel site; Fleet Manager Page 2 Typical Work Activities - continued Researches alternative fuels and vehicle technologies and makes recommendations that further progress toward the City’s Green Fleet initiatives and objectives; Maintains updated diagnostic software for all vehicles in the fleet; Develops, trains, assigns, evaluates, counsels and disciplines staff; Coordinates and schedules technical training opportunities for line mechanics; Supervises and participates in the skilled diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of gasoline and/or diesel-powered vehicles on an as-needed basis; Ensures inspection, registration and insurance requirements are met for all vehicles; Ensures shop meets all environmental and safety regulations, including waste oil disposal, fire suppression for fueling island, etc.; prepares all corresponding reports and maintains required records; Assists in preparation of the annual operating budget by recommending budget requirements for the maintenance shop including staffing, parts, supplies and equipment needs; Performs risk management duties for vehicle and equipment damage, including claims investigations, recovery and subrogation; Confers with department heads and the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works to coordinate maintenance schedules and shop activities to insure the most effective utilization of staff and equipment and that work is completed according to schedule; Works with the Mayor’s Office and the Green Fleet Committee to implement, adhere to, develop and expand the City’s Green Fleet Policy; Prepares and maintains a variety of narrative, statistical and cost records and reports; Prepares technical bid specifications for vehicles and equipment; Maintains the City’s capital asset list of vehicles and equipment. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic repairs on gasoline or diesel-powered automotive and heavy construction equipment; thorough knowledge of the operation and use of automotive and motor driven equipment, including construction equipment; thorough knowledge of the use of automotive repair parts, equipment, materials and supplies; thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of automotive repair shop equipment; good knowledge of methods and practices of supervising automotive mechanic repair shop operations; good knowledge of safety rules and regulations applicable to motor equipment repair shop operations; working knowledge of welding and automotive body repair practices and techniques; ability to plan, organize and supervise automotive repair shop activities; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to train subordinate skilled automotive repair personnel; ability to read and interpret technical automotive repair manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints; ability to make accurate diagnoses of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems for gasoline and diesel-powered self- propelled and non-self-propelled equipment; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to research and analyze new alternatives and trends in fuel efficiency and technology; ability to effectively manage a modern fleet management data and inventory tracking system; ability to prepare narrative, statistical and cost reports; ability to prepare vehicle and equipment bid specifications; ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Fleet Manager Page 3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college with an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology or a related field and five (5) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, as a skilled Automotive Mechanic, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; or B. Graduation from a high school technical or other vocational program in automotive repair and six (6) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, as a skilled Automotive Mechanic, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; or C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, as a skilled Automotive Mechanic, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; or D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A. Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid driver license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration of employment. B. Possession of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Inspectors License at the time of appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration of employment. C. Candidates must become certified by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as a Class A/B Fuel Site Operator within one (1) year of appointment and must maintain said certification for the duration of employment. J:\DRedsicker\AGENDAS\City Admin Comm\2016\1-20 - Agenda.docx 1/20/16 2. City Administration Human Resources, and Policy .3 Creation of “Officer Next Door” Program ORDINANCE __-2016 An Ordinance Creating Chapter 95, Article I of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code WHEREAS, the Common Council, the Mayor, and the Police Chief, have explored and do support the creation of an “Officer Next Door” program (the “Program”) in one area of the city, namely that area known as West Village, and; WHEREAS, in the future, the City may identify additional areas of the city experiencing higher crime rates in which such a program could also be useful; now therefore BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows: Section 1. Findings of Fact. The Common Council finds that: 1. The Program presents strong potential to benefit public safety in the City, both in the specified Program Zones and beyond, and both on private and public property. 2. The Chief of Police and the Mayor have identified and expressed their support for the foregoing expectation of public benefit. 3. Section 55-5 of the City Code prohibits City officials and employees from accepting or receiving any gift having a value of $75 or more, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift was intended to influence him or her or could reasonably be expected to influence him or her in the performance of his or her official duties or was intended as a reward for any official action on his or her part. 4. Officers receiving housing under this program will be rendering a public service, as solicited and administered by the Ithaca Police Department; and thus will not be receiving a gift in violation of Section 55-5 of the City Code. 5. The City Attorney has opined in accord with the foregoing. 6. While not directly relevant in the City of Ithaca, the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board has opined in Advisory Opinion 97-02 that officers of the New York City Police Department may participate in a Resident Police Program similar to the Officer Next Door Program created by this ordinance without violating the conflicts of interest limitations placed on those officers by the New York City Charter. Section 2. Creation of Chapter 95, Article I. Article I of Chapter 95 is created as follows: Officer Next Door Program J:\DRedsicker\AGENDAS\City Admin Comm\2016\1-20 - Agenda.docx 1/20/16 (1) Purpose and Intent: The purpose and intent of this Article is to increase community policing and reduce crime by encouraging and enabling officers of the Ithaca Police Department to reside in specified Program Zones. (2) Program Zones: The Program shall only operate in those Officer Next Door Program Zones (“Program Zones”) identified in the following list, as amended by the Common Council from time to time: that area containing tax parcels adjoining West Village Place, Abbott Lane, or Chestnut Street (including those areas commonly known as “West Village” and “Chestnut Hill Apartments”). (3) Administration: The Program will evaluate and, at the discretion of the Chief of Police, accept for Program participation one or more housing units made available, on a solely voluntary basis, by property owners or lessees within a Program Zone, said housing units to be offered for Program participation at a discount of not less than 50% off of the market rate applicable to each unit made available. All City officials and City employees are expressly forbidden from soliciting property owners or others to volunteer housing units in connection with this Program. (4) Selection: Upon availability to the Program of one or more housing units, or upon subsequent vacancy of such units, the Chief of Police shall make available within the Department an application for participation in the Program. Upon application by interested officers, participants in the Program shall be selected by the Chief of Police based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience and community policing ability. (5) Requirements: Minimum requirements for officer participation in the Program shall include: a. A commitment by the officer to maintain full-time residence in the Program Zone for a minimum period of one year. b. Certification that the officer has not resided in the Program Zone during the twelve (12) months preceding the date of their application for Program participation, excepting residence that commenced anytime between September 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015 and that either did not extend beyond May 1, 2016 or did so extend in the form of approved participation in the Program. c. Execution by the officer of a waiver and release, as approved by the City Attorney, releasing the City and the Department from any and all liability and cost, statutory, regulatory, judicial, or otherwise arising from the Officer’s participation in the program, residence in the housing unit, and any associated or related activities, incidents, injuries, or damages arising at any time that the officer is not entitled to hourly compensation from the Department for services rendered in the course of employment. (6) Lease Agreement: Once notified of the Chief of Police’s approval of an officer’s application for participation in the Program, the selected officer may arrange and execute, at exactly the rate of discount previously offered to the Program for that particular housing unit, a lease that, if executed, shall be solely between the officer and the landlord. The City shall not be a party to said lease and shall not be financially responsible or liable in connection with the lease for any costs, damages, fees, or other payments due by either party to the lease to anyone at all. (7) Gifts: Participation in the Program, if in full compliance with this Article, shall not constitute a violation of Section 55-5 of the City Code. J:\DRedsicker\AGENDAS\City Admin Comm\2016\1-20 - Agenda.docx 1/20/16 Section 4. Severability. Severability is intended throughout and within the provisions of this Ordinance. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided for in the City Charter. J:\DRedsicker\AGENDAS\City Admin Comm\2016\1-20 - Agenda.docx 1/20/16 3. Finance, Budget, and Appropriations .1 IURA - Housing Fund, Funding Round #10– Authorize Disbursement of $165,000 Pursuant to an Executed MOU WHEREAS, pursuant to an executed MOU, the Program Oversight Committee for the Community Housing Development Fund (CHDF) recommends that the City of Ithaca approve round #10 funding assistance for the following affordable housing projects: Amount: $80,000 Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties Project Name: Breaking Ground: Habitat for Humanity’s inaugural Ithaca Builds! Project Summary: Construction of 2 new ownership units at 101-107 Morris Avenue, Ithaca, NY Amount: $85,000 Applicant: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (INHS) Project Name: Scattered Site New Construction 2015 - INHS Project Summary: Construction of 8 new for-sale housing units at two sites: 7 units at 210 Hancock St., Ithaca, NY, and one unit at 304 Hector Street, Ithaca, NY, and WHEREAS, the Housing Fund Program Oversight Committee (POC) met on November 18, 2015, to review recommendations from the Application Review Committee of round #10 funding applications for new affordable housing projects, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is represented on the POC by Alderperson J.R. Clairborne, former Alderperson Chris Proulx, and Doug Dylla, former member of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA), and WHEREAS, the CHDF was established in 2009, and renewed in 2015, by Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) among and between the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County and Cornell University to raise and award funds to increase the supply of permanently affordable housing in the County, and WHEREAS, on an annual basis Cornell University contributes $200,000 to the CHDF and the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County each contribute $100,000 annually, and WHEREAS, the Common Council determined that City contributions to the CHDF should be used to assist projects located within the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, City funds committed to the Housing Fund for the above listed projects will are derived from Gateway Loan proceeds that originated from sale of City-owned land for the Eddygate project at 110 Dryden Road, and are held by the IURA, and WHEREAS, the POC recommends round #10 funding of $500,000 for the following three affordable housing projects: J:\DRedsicker\AGENDAS\City Admin Comm\2016\1-20 - Agenda.docx 1/20/16 Community Housing Development Fund Round #10 Recommended Funding Awards Applicant Project # Afford. Units Location Funding ($1,000s) Cornell County City Total Habitat for Humanity Breaking Ground 2 owner- occupied (C)Ithaca -101-107 Morris Ave. 0 0 80 80 INHS Scattered Site New Construction 2015 8 owner- occupied (C)Ithaca -210 Hancock St -304 Hector St. 235 0 85 320 INHS 210 Hancock Redevelopment 6 add’l rental (C)Ithaca -210 Hancock St. 0 100 0 100 Totals 235 100 165 500 and, Whereas, on May 26, 2015 the City of Ithaca Planning & Development Board, acting as Lead Agency, issued a negative declaration that the 210 Hancock Redevelopment project, including owner-occupied units, will result in no significant impact on the environment, and WHEREAS, construction of single-family and two family residences is a type II action under SEQR/CEQRO, therefore no environmental review is required for the proposed projects at 101-107 Morris Avenue or 304 Hector Street; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council for the City of Ithaca hereby authorizes an expenditure of up to $80,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties, and an additional expenditure of up to $85,000 to Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., from the City’s contribution to the Community Housing Development Fund to implement the above listed affordable housing projects, and be if further RESOLVED, That such funds shall be derived from Gateway Loan Proceeds held by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency, and be it further, RESOLVED, That the Mayor is authorized, subject to advice of the City Attorney, to execute a fiscal agency agreement with Tompkins County to implement this resolution. 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