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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CAB-1989 -O FITN` ', � �' cy dy IN"..jiA t■ 1 y. `!Mt tae, / 'A�RAt EO . CITY OF ITHACA 1OB EAST GREEN STREET - ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 OFFICE OF , , TELEPHONE 272-1713 ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607 COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1989 PRESENT: CANNON, CUMMINGS, DI GIACINTO, HAYES, GILLIS, MILLER, SCHLOUGH, UNDERWOOD. ABSENT: KATZ, LOUNSBERY, SHEIKH. OTHER: GOULD The minutes of the November 18, 1988 meeting were approved as written. COMMITTEE REPORTS : COMMONS AND CBD LIGHTING : Cannon reported that The City and NYSEG are renegotiating the lighting tarriff,;•thls could mean a $25,000 savings to The City upon the conversion from mercury vapor to hi-pressure sodium lighting. The conver- sion will also result in a significant savings to NYSEG. Cannon and Di Giacinto suggest- ed that the quality of the mercury vapor lighting is much more suitable for The Commons and the CBD for security and aesthetic reasons. Due to the city wide savings it was suggested that it would be affordable to change over to mercury vapor where hi-pressure sodium lights are currently and maintain any existing mercury vapor lights in the desig- nated area. The attached resolution and two stage plan for conversion were approved for presentation to The Board of Public Works. Deming reported that a new fixture has been installed in the CVS pavilion, members should check it out after dark and report on its effectiveness at the next meeting. COMMONS MAINTENANCE: Efforts are being made to reslove the problems involved with the loss of $20,000 in the 5 year maintenance plan. Schlough and Deming will try to separate out costs involved with maintenance and arrange a meeting with Larry Fabbrorii to see what can be done to assure continued funding. DOWNTOWN ITHACA INC. Schlough reported that the D. I. I . has filed incorporation papers with the State and the new organization will begin operating soon. A member- ship drive is underway to include retail businesses, services, professionals and other organizations doing business in the CBD. D. I . I . will have a strong issues and action committee to represent the CBD. OLD BUSINESS: BOARD ELECTIONS WERE POSTPONED UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. NEW BUSINESS: A DEMOLITION PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE ANDREWS CANDY STORE BUILD- ING; the Pirro properties on West State St. have not been acted upon by the owner and may involve legal action by The City. There has been no decision on The Leonardo Hotel yet. Stuart Lewis is planning to renovate Holley's interior and construct a new facade for the building. Cummings expressed concern for the existing facade and its value as a 1940's storefront. 'An Equal Opportunity Employer;nth an Affirmative Action Program' COMMONS ADVISOR.: ,iEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1989 continued SLUSH COORDINATOR, SUSAN GOULD reported that the Slush Festival has been revived and will be held on March 4, 1989. A full days activities including: slush parade, fashion show, rusty car contest, concert and mitten exchange have been planned. Lou Cassaniti requested permission to participate as a food vendor, serving hot dogs , hot cider, and sausage. Permission was given to participate providing he pay The Commons booth fees and not use his charcoal grill. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 17, 1989 at 8:30 AM. espectfully submitted, iatteceir Jean S.,Leming Commons Coordinator -` ;t 446 'i�/P/1.4 454 y-•P �f;ba �lya9 H ' .,,�RAt EO• CITY OF ITHACA 1 06 EAST OF TEEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 )FFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713 ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607 MEMORANDUM TO: LISA CORNELL, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FROM: JEAN S. DEMING, COMMONS ADVISORY RE: RESOLUTION FOR B.P.W. DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 1989 WOULD YOU PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION INCLUDED ON THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING AGENDA FOR MARCH 1 , 1989. WHEREAS, The City is renegotiating the NYSEG lighting tarriff with an annual savings of up to $25,000 upon the conversion from mercury vapor to hi-pressure sodium lighting and WHEREAS, That will also result in a significant energy savings to NYSEG and WHEREAS, The high pedestrian traffic and quality of light are vital concerns of The Commons and the Downtown Business District for security and aesthetic reasons, the Commons Advisory Board endorses a conversion of The Commons and Central Business District to the use of mercury vapor lighting. It is requested that within the area including The Commons and peripheral streets and Green and Seneca Streets changeover to mercury vapor lighting be done at the outset of the program. And it is requested that the expanded area of the Down- town district,as listed by street blocks below,be converted to mercury vapor lights as replacements are needed. CONVERTED AT OUTSET CONVERTED AS REPLACEMENTS NEEDED The Commons (State & Tioga Sts. ) Nest State St. 100 Block, E. State 300 Block N. Cayuga St. 100 Block N. Cayuga St. 200, 300 Blocks S. Cayuga St. 100 Block S. Cayuga St. 200 Block E. Seneca St. 100, 200 Blocks Seneca Way E. Green St. 100 Block E. Green St. 200, 300 Blocks, W.Green 100 Block S. Aurora St. 100 Block E. Buffalo St. 100, 200 Blocks N. Aurora St. 100, 200 Blocks N. Tioga St. 200, 300 Blocks An Equal Opportunity 1 At,ran Ac,on Prr`grarn" p 1T$q`` , C'' � '�,t ' r' to ) �v.. I`0 t .� t �°ORA?EO_ ‘c. CITY OF ITHACA „ ��'` 1OB EAST GREEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14650 OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713 ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607 COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MARCH 17, 1989 PRESENT: DI GIACINTO, GILLIS, HAYES, MILLER, SCHLOUGH, SHEIKH, UNDERWOOD. ABSENT: CANNON, CUMMINGS, LOUNSBERY, KATZ. OTHER: LO PINTO, ITHACA FESTIVAL. The minutes of the February 17, 1989 meeting were approved as written. COMMITTEE REPORTS : CBD LIGHTING: Di Giacinto reported that BPW Commissioner Cox demonstrated the lighting quality of a 400 watt mercury vapor lamp and a 250 watt high pressure sodium lamp at the BPW meeting on March 15. Test conditions really were not satisfactory to show a true comparison of color or quality. " Peter Netter of NYSEG stated that the tarriff reduction plan was based on an all or nothing proposal for conversion to high pressure sodium. A suggestion that additional lighting should be placed on the lower poles and on the bollards was made by Netter; he also noted that the two types of lights should not be mixed and high pressure sodium lamps should be used for street traffic. Cannon said that the qual- ity of lighting in pedestrian areas should be different and hoped that Collegetown and the CBD could use mercury vapor or metal halide. Commissioners Daley and Cannon requested that more information and discussion were needed before a final decision was made. "(BPWM) PARKING: Deming announced that the Ad Hoc Central Business District Parking Committee has been appointed by the Mayor, Hayes and Schlough will represent DIBA and CAB. She thanked members for their efforts in bringing the parking issue forward for timely action by Common Council. COMMONS MAINTENANCE: DPW Superintendent Dougherty recommended that an entirely new electrical service system and lighting system be designed for The Commons. If this is agreeable to the CAB, Dougherty will ask the BPW and Common Council to have prelim- inary design and cost estimates financed from the "Capital Project Design Fund". CAB voted 7-0 in favor of Dougherty's recommendation. Schlough and Deming will meet with Larry Fabbroni regarding the 5 Year Plan work schedule and future funding. OLD BUSINESS: BOARD ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS FOR 1989 WERE HELD. UNDERWOOD, Chairman and SCHLOUGH, Vice Chairman ( 7-0 in favor ) . NEW BUSINESS : A SEARCH FOR AN ARTS CENTER IN DOWNTOWN BINGHAMTON was discussed by Schlough. Members agreed to the value of the Arts in the CBD of Ithaca and voted 7-0 in favor of a Commons Advisory Board position of support for efforts to find a suitable building for an arts center downtown. Cummings will be asked to report this position to Common Council for discussion. It is hoped that a combined effort by the public and private sectors could provide a much needed facility for community arts organizations. Campus facilities can no longer accommodate the needs of local groups and many must find performance space in other communities. A Opportunity Emplo•;':r ,.ah an AftirmaU:, r'..., COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MARCH 17, 1989 continued ITHACA FESTIVAL COORDINATOR, LO PINTO reported on the festival schedule of June 1-4, 89. She also asked for permission to decorate the pavilions as they did in '89, (approved). Charter and Ordinance Committee gave CAB permission to make such decisions last year because of the Centennial. C&O Chairman Booth will act on the Festivals request upon approval by CAB. Booth also suggested that CAB request that C&O reinstate the authority to CAB to make such exceptions when necessary. CAB voted 7-0 in favor of asking C&Otoplease reinstate authority to CAB to make such decisions. PERMIT RENEWAL REQUESTS FROM LOU CASSANITTI, LOU'S HOT DOG CART ( mobile vending ) ; ALAN COHEN, SIMEON'S RESTAURANT ( outdoor dining ) and RICHARD BORDEN, T.J. TUESDAY'S BAR AND GRILL ( outdoor dining ) were granted. Tuesday's request to extend hours to 12 midnight was granted because there were no complaints during the first year with 10 pm closing. Closing hours are subject to change if late night noise becomes a problem for Commons residents. Mobile vending begins on April 1, dining begins on May 1, 1989. Liquor sales in conjuction with outdoor dining require a license that must be approved by Common Council at the April meeting. C&O will forward liquor sales request to Council. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CAB WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY APRIL 7, 1989 at 8:30 AM. Respectfully submitted, glibie_v&Caeor72GX7 Jean S. Deming Commons Coordinator IIRJa1!Mail q• ..... O " CITY OF ITHACA 108 EAST GREEN STREET ` 'E ITHACA, NEW YORK 141350 OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713 ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607 COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING APRIL 7, 1989 PRESENT: CANNON, CUMMINGS, DI GIACINTO, GILLIS, HAYES, LOUNSBERY, MILLER, SCHLOUGH, SHEIKH, UNDERWOOD. ABSENT: KATZ. The minutes of the March 17, 1989 meeting were approved as written. COMMITTEE REPORTS: CBD LIGHTING: Di Giacinto reported that converting the high pressure sodium light- ing on The Commons will not be tied to the NYSEG/City of Ithaca tarriff reduction plan. The DPW will request that BSA appropriate $5,000 for a lighting design study to be done for The Commons. Members expressed concern about who would be selected to conduct the study. It was suggested that someone with experience in creating night time atmosphere in downtowns be selected and that John Ullberg could be of some assist- ance. John is a landscape architect and member of Circle Greenway. PARKING: Schlough reported that the Ad Hoc Parking Committee met with the consult- ants who are in town this week and next to gather data through meter checks, surveys and public meetings. Rich Associates will be making recommendations on parking policies, management of parking and locations for a new facility if one is needed. COMMONS MAINTENANCE: Deming reported that she had sent Larry Fabbroni a copy of the August 1982 Commons Study that listed maintenance requests. This study was the impetus for the 5 Year Plan. Also included was a list of current repair/replacement needs: towers, plantinns, bike racks repaired and additional installations, pavilion lights, repair/replace fixtures and bulbs in Green St. garage stairways and helix, no bicycle stencils on curb cuts, brick and paver replacements, more dirt in Cayuga St. planters. Cannon was given the list and will discuss it with the BPW. Fabbroni will meet with CAB members at the May or June meeting to give a progress report and discuss 1990 maintenance budget requests. OLD BUSINESS: TOPICS FOR 1989-90 : Members expressed concern over the vacant space on The Commons. Sheikh said that most of the space belonged to Jason Fane and rental terms were unreason- ably high for those locations. A lenghty discussion about business retention and recruit- ment followed. Cummings was curious about why national companies were not considering rental space on The Commons, the recent visit by representatives of The Limited was used as an example. Cummings said that she would have the Mayor inquire about the Limited's rejection of The Commons as a place to locate their store. Members also discussed who should form a committee to recruit business to downtown and how to prepare appro- priate recruiting tools. Time ran out before members could come to a consensus. NEW BUSINESS: MAY MEETING SCHEDULE: Deming will be speaking at a NYCOM conference the first week in May so the meeting will be held May 19 at 8:30 am. Respectfully su mitt d, / � ���•-{.::A 'yq Fn,ployer with an Pfti i ,li'r�r.,;crc+n Program" Jean S Demir-f. Cnmmo,- 1. sti'S�OFIT ` . IM �u rtyr is a eI'/ .∎74•.tA7E0`b/ CITY OF ITHACA 108 EAST GREEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713 ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607 COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING JUNE 16, 1989 PRESENT: CANNON, DI GIACINTO, GILLIS, MILLER, SCHLOUGH, SHEIKH, UNDERWOOD. OTHER: LO PINTO ABSENT: CUMMINGS, HAYES, LOUNSBERRY. The minutes of the April 7, 1989 meeting were approved as written. COMMITTEE REPORTS: LIGHTING COMMITTEE representative Di Giacinto reported that the committee met with representatives from Sterns and Wheler who will be returning for two more meetings. The use of metal halide lighting was discussed. The scope of the project is not as broad as hoped, but will include lighting and power ( total amperage available ) on the three blocks of the Commons. . . 2 State Street blocks and Tioga block. Some thought will be given to the future so Cayuga St. , Aurora St, and other areas in the core of the CBD can be lighted with the same type of lighting source and possibly fixture. OLD BUSINESS : AN ITHACA FESTIVAL REVIEW AND EVALUATION was held with Festival Coordinator, Perry Um Pinto. Areas of concern are: food vendors near fountain, raise vendor deposits, switching location of crafts booths with food booths, more events should be scheduled at CVS pavilion and East End Pavilion. See attached letter from Underwood. NEW BUSINESS: A UNIFORM DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE PROPOSAL was presented by Schlough, who asked that the CAB join with Downtown Ithaca Inc. and the Ithaca City Planning Board to request $15,000 for a City Signage Design as a Capital Improvement Request. The CAB voted in favor ( 7-0 ) to support the proposal. See Attached. THE NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 21, 1989 at 8:30 AM. Respectfully submitted, z, ; can S. Deming (--/-1A---2 Commons Coordinator 'An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program" • June 20, 1989 To: Ithaca Festival Board Congratulations on a successful 1989 Festival ! I do, however, have some points I would like to make concerning future Festival use of the Ithaca Commons. We would like to have the food vendors and the craft people switch locations. Food vendors can do far less damage to the street - Cayuga and West State - than they can to the concrete of the Commons. This year there were food vendors spilling grease, food and beverages on the concrete of the Commons. Two vendors were using hot grease near the fountain and using the marble to set hot pots on. Much grease is around the base of the marble fountain and perhaps these are stains that never can be removed. I suggest that your security fee for food vendors be raised to $150. I think this would greatly increase the vendors awareness of the need to protect the space. The Commons Advisory Board' s primary concern is to protect the Commons space. We expect the same concern from you when we grant you a permit to use the space for a festival. We also expect you to follow the guidelines we set down. Sincerely, Fd'ggy Underwood Chairman, Commons Advisory Board :Draft memo - FOR DISCUSSION ONLY) M E M O R A N I) U m To-o: Common Council From: Downtown Ithaca, Inc. and Commons Advisory board Re: City Signage Design Funding Date: June 16, 1989 The Board of Directors and membership of Downtown 'Ithaca, Inc. and the Commons Advisory Board request that approval be given for funding of $15, 000 for a City Signage Design as a Capital Improvement Request. The request is being suornitted jointly by Downtown Ithaca, Inc, Commons Advisory Hoard, and the Ithaca City Planning Dept. with recommendations orns from N►'W, IURA and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce. A signage system that is unified in design and installed at appropriate decision points for on vers coming into and through Ithaca has many advantages for the community. The following list of benefits will be of value for Visitors, newcomers aria permanent residents of the Ithaca area: Increase accessibility t. major points of interest and primary destinations. `. Reduce congestion aria enhance flow of traffic. 3. Moderate the impact of normal growth in traffic. 4. Offer a positive image as a hospitable community. 5. Detter utilize parking facilities. 6. Improve the coo'r'dination of mapping and directions publicized in various orint media. 7. . Reduce traffic impact of intensive visitor events such as: -- Entry of new students and new IC and CU staff to the community. - Visits from parents and friends of CU and IC students. •-• Special events at CU and IC, Ithaca Festival , Empire Games, sports events. - Conferences. - Summer tourism 8. Improve safety at intersections We strongly urge your approval of the funds requested. The benefits from this design project will provioe a unified design as a one-time cost . It will replace the need for future sign design work and provide guidelines for • appropriate location of future signs. �I�1<IT .0 k y ciioRi?E CITY OF ITHACA 108 EAST GREEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 141350 OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713 ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING CODE 607 JULY 28, 1989 PRESENT: CANNON, CUMMINGS, GILLIS, MILLER, SCHLOUGH, UNDERWOOD. ABSENT: DI GIACINTO, HAYES, LOUNSBERY, SHEIKH. The minutes of the June 16, 1989 were not available for approval. NEW BUSINESS: 1990 BUDGET REQUESTS were discussed. The CAB voted 6-0 in favor of supporting the two page Discover Ithaca's Secrets Advertising Campaign in the Grapevine's Finger Lakes Magazine. A PERMIT TO ERECT A SIGN ON THE BUILDING AT 108 - 114 The Commons was reviewed. Jason Fane applied to The Building Department to place a 18 inch wide by 15 foot long sign [ OLD CIGAR FACTORY I between the second and third floor windows above the Iron Shop and former Plantations. Cummings thought that plywood was not allowed as sign material, others said it was not a valid historical sign. The sign request was referred to the Design Review Board and to Leslie Chatterton for historical documentation. DISCUSSION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL CONFLICT IN THE CBD was left unresolved when members felt that it was not their concern or had to leave for other appointments. NO MEETING DATE WAS SET. , Respectfully s bmitted, Jean S. Deming . ,'.- ,, , ,,,<,,, Commons Coordinator � - 17Y CLEWS x'`89 1, law?, t°l y '/Lrj--.--I • An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program" .443/ . .. '''ApORA760== CITY OF ITHACA 108 EAST GREEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713 ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607 COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 29, 1989 PRESENT: DI GIACINTO, HAYES, MILLER, SCHLOUGH, SHEIKH, UNDERWOOD. ABSENT: CANNON, CUMMINGS, GILLIS, LOUNSBERY. The minutes of the June 16, and July 28, 1989 meetings were approved as written. COMMITTEE REPORTS: LIGHTING COMMITTEE received an Electrical/Lighting Evaluation from Sterns and Wheler. The evaluation was distributed to members to review in preparation for the next meeting. Representatives from Sterns and Wheler would like to meet with the C.A. B. SIGNAGE COMMITTEE Chair, Schlough reported that the signage request has passed the the Staff/Planning Board review and the Capital Improvements Committee. Next it will go to the Mayor and then to Common Council. BUDGET COMMITTEE distributed copies of the 1990 Commons Advisory Budget request. The request will be reviewed by the Mayor, B&A Committee and then Council. Members interested can attend the B&A and Council budget hearings. OLD BUSINESS : THE SIGNAGE REQUEST MADE BY JASON FANE for a sign [ OLD CIGAR FACTORY ] to be placed on 108-114 The Commons was approved by the Design Review Board, providing the two buildings are painted one color. THE COLONIAL BUILDING FACADE plans were reviewed by Deming, Di Giacinto, Schlough and the Design Review Board. Suggestions were made to design a more historically re- sponsive and sensitive facade that would work better with the columns and upper portions of the building. The group met again with J. Fane and J. Sharma who agreed to consider suggestions. A team from City Hall will work with Fane and Sharma. NEW BUSINESS : APPLE HARVEST WEEKEND will take place Oct. 6,7, & 8. This year the Commons Coord- inator and the Marketing Director of DII have committed additional time and money to make this weekend a major Downtown event. Members are encouraged to observe, enjoy and evaluate this event. THE HALLOWEEN PARADE AND PARTY are scheduled for October 31, 1989. Volunteers are needed. The event has grown and should be re-evaluated as to sponsorship and staff- ing. Hayes offered to supply candy again this year. Woolworth's contribution is greatly appreciated. T. J. TUESDAY'S AND SIMEON'S are not keeping their outdoor , swe* . Sheikh suggested that when they reapply for permits next year, n' siki. ties be a condition of the permit. ' THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE OCTOBER 20, 1989 AT 8:30 AM . z!' / Respectfully submitted, ` 6\E �t�� ' Jgan S. D'iing, Commons Coordi for \,'; 'An Equa Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program •.�, ITI•••CI\ ti l •.'Ag t .0 = . CITY OF ITHACA 108 EAST GREEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713 ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607 COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 1989 PRESENT: CANNON, DI GIACINTO, GILLIS, HAYES, LOUNSBERY, MILLER, SCHLOUGH, SHEIKH, UNDERWOOD. ABSENT: CUMMINGS. OTHER: THERESA GIBIAN, PHD ENVIRONMENTS. The minutes of the September 29, 1989 meeting were approved as written. OLD BUSINESS: THE ELECTRICAL/LIGHTING EVALUATION FOR THE COMMONS from Sterns and Wheler was discussed by the members. Underwood reported that the Assistant Director of the Cornell Safety Divison stated that it is easier to recognize and identify an assailant under sodium lighting because it is a more even lighting and does not produce the contrasts of light and shadow that metal halide lighting does. Underwood read Tony Egner's letter commenting on the lighting evaluation and proposed changes. His comments and those of members raised many questions that needed to be answered before the CAB will take further action on the proposed changes. Questions and suggestions from Egner and members will be compiled so that a committee made up Underwood, Cannon, Di Giacinto and Gillis can gather more information. The committee will meet with Larry Fabbroni and Egner and report back as soon as possible. NEW BUSINESS : A PROPOSAL FOR A NEW FACADE AT 106 THE COMMONS , formerly the Bagelry, was made by Gibian on behalf of Dana Potenza of Optivision. The members supported the request for selective demolition to remove the blue barn board from the front of the first floor and suggested that Gibian return with the new facade design when she discovers what is underneath. Di Giacinto and Deming will assist Gibian as needed. A DOWNTOWN SHOPPERS SURVEY will be conducted by Ithaca College students during the next several weeks. The survey work will be coordinated by Schlough as part of a project developed with the Long Range Planning Committee for the Central Business District and a Cornell graduate student in Urban and Regional Planning. Public service announcements will be made to inform area residents of the survey. NO MEETING DATE WAS SET. MEMBERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL. Respectfully ubmitted, C mmon 4/8-le oordin or � Note: Please remember the Planning Board meeting at 7 :30pm Nov 15, Room 207. Be prepared to discuss the planning needs of the C. B.D. for the 90s and beyond. An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program ()4ITH,q'y !Ci' ri= _ _,4 „,:t.„.„ 0A X0:PoRTEO 01 CITY OF ITHACA r .108 EAST GREEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 OFFICE OFr TELEPHONE: 272-1713 ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607 COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1989 PRESENT: CANNON, CUMMINGS, DI GIACINTO, GILLIS, SHEIKH, SCHLOUGH, UNDERWOOD. OTHER: JOE DALEY, ALDERPERSON ELECT. ABSENT: HAYES, KATZ, LOUNSBERY. The minutes of the November 3, 1989 meeting were approved as written. COMMITTEE REPORTS: AN AD HOC PARKING COMMITTEE REPORT was given by Daley. The committee will meet again in January to finalize the plans for the report that will go to Common Council. Issues discussed at the December 14 meeting were: strategy and format of the final report; aspects of need, location, justification, recommendations for management of traffic and parking by Public Works, rates; current rate increases at meters and garages & no more first hour free, establishing an overnight permit in downtown garages for use by residents and night workers, extending hours of ticket booth operators in downtown garages. The timing of the rate increase and dropping the free hour was questioned by members; it was suggested that a group of key people arrange for a meeting with B.P.W. members and discuss a way to cover the cost of offering the first hour free and resolving other parking related concerns. THE MEMBERS OF THE LIGHTING COMMITTEE met with Tony Egner, Larry Fabbroni and Mary Adleman. Egner suggested that the up-lighting used under the trees and in the fountain be checked to see if it could be hooked up and used again. He also mentioned that a conduit designed to run wiring to the pavilions for a sound system could be used for additional power lines, and it would be beneficial to change the light bulbs so that the lighting could be evaluated at its maximum efficiency. C.A.B. members wondered if changing the light bulbs would mean that the bulbs would be losing out-put at the same rate collectively and therefore not be effective over a long period. Fabbroni is checking into the suggestions that Egner made about reusing existing lights not in use and the amount of maintenance required to keep them effective. Cannon stated that the lights under the trees will never be effective. All stressed that regular maintenance and bulb replacement are necessary. Di Giacinto said that the C.A. B. /D. I. I. lighting project for windows and doorways will be underway in January and some merchants have already installed timers or are leaving lights on longer. Cannon said the tariff reduction project is happening street by street. OLD BUSINESS: A SECOND PROPOSAL FOR THE OPTIVISION FACADE was acceptable except for the choice of colors. Di Giacinto and Deming will talk to T. Gibian to see if Potenza would consider changing the proposed white and teal color combination to one that would be better with the existing buff colored bricks. A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING with members of the C. B.D. was handed out and discussed. Cummings suggested that it was important to keep the issues raised in front of key people such as: the mayor, Susan Blumenthal, our council representatives and others sensitive to the business and downtown issues. "An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program" COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 15, 89 continued The next step in following through with C.B.D. issues is to get a consensus of the stakeholders in the community, form a group, work toward a public and private partnership with a focus group on C.B.D. issues. Cummings also mentioned that Kathe Evans has Community Development funding available, those interested should contact Kathe in the Planning Department. NEW BUSINESS : THE 1990 AGENDA should address the issues raised in the C. B.D/Planning Committee public meeting and complete current committee projects. An attitude that the downtown requires special maintenance, security, and public relations should be developed by those responsible for same. It is hoped that all council members will feel a sense of ownership in and responsibility for Ithaca's downtown and central business district. MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO SUGGEST NAMES OF POSSIBLE NEW BOARD MEMBERS ; Millicent Lounsbery has asked to retire at the end of her 1989 term and Gene Katz resigned some time ago. MEMBERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL REGARDING THE JANUARY MEETING DATE. Res ectfully submit ed, Jeq e • Co ons Coor • tor