HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-12-17 Board of Public Works Meeting AgendaBPW MeeDATE: June 122017
ting TIME: 4:45 prn
LOCATION: 3rd Floor,
Board of Public Works City Hall, Council Chambers f 108 E. Green St., Ithaca
A. Approval of Minutes Yes Mayor Myrick 2 min.
1. May 22, 2017
® Buildings, Properties, Refuse & Transit
A. Request for Encroachment Agreement/License at Yes Supt. Thorne 2 min.
213 Cascadilla Street — Proposed Resolution
The resolution returns to the Board, per discussion on May 2Z 2017.
B. Approval of Sign Installation for Ithaca Children's Yes Supt. Thorne 5 min.
Garden — Resolution
Recommendations have been received from the Parks Commission and the Planning and
Economic Development Board in favor of the proposed sign. In addition, the City Attorney's
office has determined that the sign request does not require a variance from the Board of
Zoning Appeals. A resolution is provided for the Board consideration to approve the installation
of the proposed sign.
® Highways, Streets & Sidewalks
A. Preferred Alternatives for West State/Martin Yes Dir. of Eng. Logue 5 min,
Luther King Jr. Street Corridor Enhancements
Project — Proposed Resolution
The resolution is provided per the Board's discussion on May 22,217
B. Naming of Cass Park Access Roads Yes Asst. Supt. Benjamin 2 min.
A resolution has been provided per the Board's discussion on May 2Z 2017.
® Parking& Traffic
A. Residential Parking Permit System Hardship Yes Dir. of Eng. Logue 2 min.
Request for 213 Mitchell Street
Per the Board's discussion on May 8, 2017, the proposed resolution is ready for a vote.
607-274 6570 at least 48 hours before the reetino.
Topic
Voting?
Present!��.
Time
Allows
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Call to Order/Agenda Review
No
Mayor Myrick
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Mayor's Communications
No
Mayor Myrick
3.
Communications and Hearings from Persons
No
Public
5 min.
Before the Board
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Response to the Public
No
Commissioners
5.
Reports
No
Various
15 min.
A. Special Committees of the Board
B. Council Liaison
C. Board Liaisons
D. Superintendent and Staff
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New Project Presentation
A. Approval of Minutes Yes Mayor Myrick 2 min.
1. May 22, 2017
® Buildings, Properties, Refuse & Transit
A. Request for Encroachment Agreement/License at Yes Supt. Thorne 2 min.
213 Cascadilla Street — Proposed Resolution
The resolution returns to the Board, per discussion on May 2Z 2017.
B. Approval of Sign Installation for Ithaca Children's Yes Supt. Thorne 5 min.
Garden — Resolution
Recommendations have been received from the Parks Commission and the Planning and
Economic Development Board in favor of the proposed sign. In addition, the City Attorney's
office has determined that the sign request does not require a variance from the Board of
Zoning Appeals. A resolution is provided for the Board consideration to approve the installation
of the proposed sign.
® Highways, Streets & Sidewalks
A. Preferred Alternatives for West State/Martin Yes Dir. of Eng. Logue 5 min,
Luther King Jr. Street Corridor Enhancements
Project — Proposed Resolution
The resolution is provided per the Board's discussion on May 22,217
B. Naming of Cass Park Access Roads Yes Asst. Supt. Benjamin 2 min.
A resolution has been provided per the Board's discussion on May 2Z 2017.
® Parking& Traffic
A. Residential Parking Permit System Hardship Yes Dir. of Eng. Logue 2 min.
Request for 213 Mitchell Street
Per the Board's discussion on May 8, 2017, the proposed resolution is ready for a vote.
607-274 6570 at least 48 hours before the reetino.
Time
Allowe
Topic Voting? Presenteys) d
11. Creeks, Bridges & Parks
A. Ithaca Reggae Festival Request to Re -Route Yes Supt. Thorne 5 min.
Cayuga Waterfront it through Stewart Park and
Close the Road within Stewart Park — Resolution
A resolution is provided for the Board's consideration according to their discussion on May 22,
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12. Water& Sewer
A. Appeal of Water Bill for 118 North Aurora Street- Yes Asst. Supt. Whitney 2 min.
Resolution
A resolution is provided for the Board's consideration.
13. Discussion Items
A. Request for Waiver of Fee for Stewart Park No Supt. Thorne 10 min.
Pavilion for the Employee Recognition Picnic
This year will be the first Employee Recognition Picnic since 2010. The Board has previously
waived the pavilion rental fees for the Large Pavilion in Stewart Park. The picnic planning
committee is requesting that the fee be waived again this year.
B. Stewart Park Field Rental Fee Structure No Comm. Greene 15 min.
Commissioner Greene requested a discussion about the fee structure for the rental of the fields
in Stewart Park.
C. University Avenue Preliminary Design No Dir. ♦ Eng. Logue 10 min.
Conclusions
Transportation Engineer Eric Hathaway has submitted three options for the Board's
consideration for priority improvements on University Avenue from Linn to Lake Streets.
D. Proposed Four -Way Stop Control at No Dir. of Eng. Logue 10 min.
Auburn/Lewis/Adams Intersection
Transportation Engineer Eric Hathaway is requesting that a four-way stop be established at the
♦ of ■ Streets.
E. Proposed Traffic Calming Program Methodology No Dir. of Eng. Logue 10 min.
Funding has been allocated for restarting the City's traffic calming efforts in 2017.
Transportation Engineer Eric Hathaway has provided information about the Traffic Calming
Program's goals and objectives along with the methodology for determining which locations
should receive improvements.
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8A. Request for Encroachment Agreemencense at 213 Cascadilla Street —
Proposed Resolution
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A landing and portion of steps, approximately five foot in width, encroaching in
the street right of way for a span of approximately 5.33 feet to the north,
thereby encompassing an encroachment into the right of way by
approximately 26.65 feet, which is shown and described on the Use of City
Property application matedals, hereby referenced as Exhibit A,
TTAEREAS, in consultation with City Engineedng staff, the proposed encroachment is inside
the current location of the existing City right of way and public sidewalk on the south side of
Cascadilla Street and will not interfere with the right of way or sidewalk as currently
constituted; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent does not anticipate any conflicts in the near future with public
works uses or needs; and
WHEREAS, the 2017-18 schedule of fees for use of City -owned property requires an initial
application fee of $100 for new licenses, but stipulates that the annual use fee shall be waiv
for minor encroachments, now therefore be it I
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby grants the request for an encroachment
at 213 Cascadilla Street, as proposed, contingent upon the execution of a license/agreement
and submission of the required application form and fee (and renewal fees for any subsequent
terms) and proof of required insurance, and be it further
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T17MEREAS, the Board of Public Works discussed the request on November 14, 2016, and
required that the request be presented for approval to the Planning and Economic
Development Board, Parks Commission and receive a variance from the Board of Zoning
Appeals, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Board discussed the request and had no issue
with the location or design of the proposed sign, and
WHEREAS, the Parks Commission reviewed the final sign proposal in January 2017, and were
supportive of the design and location, and
WHEREAS, Assistant City Attorney Kevin Levine reviewed the sign proposal and determined
that a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals was not required, and
WHEREAS, the Building Department is prepared to administer a sign permit upon approval
from the Board of Public Works, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby approves the installation of the
freestanding sign as proposed by the Ithaca Children's Garden along Taughannock Boulevard
(Route 89).
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From: JoAnn Cornish
Sent: Wednesday, May 31,2017 5:50 PM
To: Erin Marteal
Cc: Michael Thorne; Kathy Servoss
Subject: Re: Children's Garden Sign Application
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Another quick question - is there any way BPW might be able to vote on this at the next
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On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 3:08 PM, Erin Marteal <erin a)i�thacaghildren�sard�emor �> wrote:
That is WONDERFUL news. Thank you JoAnn!
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From: Erin Marteal
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 224 PM
To: Kathy Servoss; Skip Schell; Megan Wilson; JoAnn Cornish; Kevin Levine
Cc: Sarah Fiorello; Todd Edmonds; Becker, Harriet
Subject: Fwd: Children's Garden Sign Application
I just spoke with Kathy Servoss and she let me know that the next step in moving our Rt 89
sign project forward is getting a recommendation from the Planning and Economic
Development Board to BPW. We already have a recommendation from Parks Commission
and it was found that there is not a requirement for a variance (see thread below). I am
attaching the details of our current proposed sign project.
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provide such a recommendation to BPW?
We have been working on this project for almost two years and had been looking forward to
have the sign in place by April at the latest. While that is no longer possible, we would greatly
appreciate any support of advice that can be provided to expedite our progress.
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Date: Fri, May 19, 2017 at 1:55 PM
Subject: RE: Children's Garden Sign Application
To: Erin Marteal <enn ithacAghildrens arden.or
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Assistant City Attorney
108 E. Green Street
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From: Erin Marteal [mailto:enn ith childrensgarden.org]
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 1:43 PM
To: Kevin Levine <KLedng@gi1y�&Mthq4cqa.org>
Subject: Re: Children's Garden Sign Application
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Hi Erin,
Your sign application has made its way through our office. I'm writing because under Article
Twenty -Four, "Signage," of the lease, it states that any signage shall, "identify the Premises
as being publicly owned and operated by the Ithaca Children's Garden, Inc. as a publication
recreation facility," and shall also, "identify the Premises as being open to the public during
the agreed-upon hours of operation."
Would the Children's Garden have an issue adding such language tote proposed sign?
Please let me know so we can continue the application process.
Thanks!
Kevin Levine
Assistant City Attorney
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Tel: (��7�4-6504�
Fax: (��7�4-6507�
This e-mail contains information that may be privileged and confidential. If you are not the
intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and notify us immediately by reply email, or at
(60D 174-6504.
Erin Marteal
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From: Skip Schell
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 3:26 PM
To: Kevin Levine,- Gino Leon ardi
Cc: Mike Niechwiadowicz, JoAnn Cornish; Michael Thorne; Megan Wilson; Kathy Servoss
Subject: RE: Ithaca Childrens Garden Route 89 sign
Categories: Use of City Property, 13PW
If you and Gino have determined that no further zoning review is required please submit for the record addressing,
individually, my comments and concerned listed in miA, e-mails below—qkwji�,
still required:
Site Plan Revie
Pata —Commission: Presented to the Board on January 12, 2016. "Requested to see the final design before final
approvals are issued."
Board of Public Works: Erin and Harriott should contact Kathy Servoss (607) 274-6527 to get on the agenda.
Board of Zonino Anneals: Unless Phyllis and/or Gino want to make a determination on the'zoning issues I feel that the
proposed sign has enough questions that the BZA should have the final approval.
"I agree with Skip. The sign, because it is three sided, will need BZA approval. This will also give the Planning Board an
opportunity to review it and give a recommendation to the B. without going through formal site plan approval. If no
variance is required, per Gino and Phyllis, I would still like the Planning Board to weigh in."
The proposal for this sign was submitted to me back in December 2016 and the city has been aware of it since at least
January 2016 when it went before the Parks Commission. If I could get an update and direction as to how to proceed
with this submittal it would be greatly appreciated by both myself and the folks at the Childrens Garden.
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Building Division
4th Floor, City Hall
108 E. Green St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-6511
From: Kevin Levine
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 1227 PM
To: Skip Schell
Subject: FW. Ithaca Childrens Garden Route 89 sign
Hi Skip,
Gino forwarded me the below email chain about which I left you a voicemail last week. I'd like to discuss with you today
when you have some time, could you give me a call? Ext. 6504.
Thanks!
Kevin Levine
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Tel: (607) 274-6504
Fax. (607) 274-6507
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From: Sldp Schell
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 2:33 PM
To: gerdn@Rithhgacoagc;hiIdren
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Cc: Skip Schell; Gino Leonardi; Megan Wilson; Kathy Servoss; Michael Thorne; JoAnn Cornish
Subject: RE: Ithaca Childrens Garden Route 89 sign
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William "Skip" Schell
Building Division
4rth Floor, City Hall
108 E. Green St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
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From: Skip Schell
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 9:21 AM
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Subject: FW: Ithaca Childrens Garden Route 89 sign
Gino,
Please see this e-mail chain below in particular mine from Dec. 21, 2016 @ 3:09 of which I believe you were a part of.
Skip
William "Skip" Schell
Senior Plan Examiner
Building Division
4th Floor, City Hall
108 E. Green St,
From: Gino Leonardi
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 2:04 PM
To: Erin Marteal
Cc: Becker, Harriet; Skip Schell; Megan Wilson
Subject: RE: Ithaca Childrens Garden Route 89 sigp
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marks. I have attached the application and instructions for your use. If you have any questions or if you would like to
meet to go over what is needed, please contact me.
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City of Ithaca Building Division
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key areas of concern I should be prepared to address.
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Please contact Gino Leonardi cc'd on this e-mail to get the BZA process started.
All the best,
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William "Skip" Schell
Senior Plan Examiner
Building Division
4th Floor, City Hall
108 E. Green St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
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From: Erin Marteal [aria @ithacachildrensgarden.org]
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 4:03 PM
To: Skip Schell; Megan Wilson
Cc: Becker, Harriet
Subject: Re: Ithaca it rens Garden Route 89 sign
Hi Skip,
I wanted to follow up as I see the BPW meeting is coming right up on Monday. I'd love to know what the
status on the sign is from your end of things and if I should plan to attend. I am happy to present from my end
and/or answer questions but I know there are some things I still lack information on the questions outlined in
your earlier small elow}®
I look forward to hearing!
Erin
On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 2:38 PM, Erin Marteal <erin@ithaeachildrens2arden,or R> wrote:
Hi Skip,
Just wanted to touch base and let you know I met with Parks Commission today with the revised sign design
and they plan to forward recommendation for approval to BPW. I'm wondering if you need anything further
from me to continue moving this forward or if you have any updates from your end.
Thanks!
1_'rin
On Fri, Dec 30,2016 at 7:40 PM, Erin Marteal <erin@ithacachildrens arden.or > wrote:
Hi Skip,
Thanks so much for helping steward this along® Based on your note I trust that other than getting on the Jan
& Feb BPW agendas there is no further action from ICG at this time until further notice?
Haniet is away for the winter so I am now the primary point person.
Thank you!
Erin
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PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS INSERTED BELOW IN BLUE ON 04/11/2017:
On Wed, Dec 21, 2016 at 3:09 PM, Skip Schell < wrote:
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Here is my take on it:
- The proposed sign is located in the P-1 zoning district. The sign ordinance is based on whether the sign is located
in a residential zone or a commercial zone® Gino/Phyllis: Is a P-1 zone, since it is not residential, considered a
commercial zone? To my knowledge this question has not been answered®
- The sign ordinance is based on the lineal footage of the building/business frontage. I'm not aware of a building
associated with this "business". Any questions outside the scope of the sign ordinance can be addressed through the
Board of Zoning Appeals® This should be part of your Zoning variance request®
- The sign proposal is required to meet the following approvals:
Site Plan Review
Par tg.—Commission., Presented to the Board on January 12, 2016. "Requested to see the final design before final
approvals are issued." Currently on the agenda for the January 10, 2017 meeting.
Board of Public Works: Erin and Harnett should contact Kathy Servoss L6Q71274-6527 to get on the January 23,
2017 and February 13, 2017 agendas.
§QgLd--o—f Zoning Ap2eals. Unless Phyllis and/or Gino want to make a determination on the zoning issues I feel that
the proposed sign has enough questions that the BZA should have the final approval®
Once you have received Board of Zoning approval and Site Plan approval then you can apply to the Board of Public
or to install your proposed sign on city property.
As stated earlier, I can only issue your permit when I get all of the required approvals.
Nothing is ever easy® Let me know your thoughts.
Skip
William "Skip" Schell
Senior Plan Examiner
Building Division
4th Floor, City Hall
108 E. Green St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
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Ithaca Children's Garden
Inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards
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Garden: Cass Park, Rt. 89 (Taughannock Blvd) Ithaca, NY
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108 E. Green St — Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUMDING, ZONING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Division of Planning & Economic Development
J CORNISH, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
PHYLLISA DESARNO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Telephone: Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/lURA – 607-274-6559
Email: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org Email: iura@cityofithaca,org
DATE: January 17, 2017
At its January 10,h meeting, the Parks Commission reviewed an updated proposal for a new
freestanding sign for the Ithaca Children's Garden. The Commission reviewed a similar proposal in
January 2016 but requested to see the final design once available. The updated proposal shows the
sign moved further away from Rt. 89 and into t�e fenced area of the garden. A few design features,
including materials and the turtle at the top, have been revised as well. While a quorum was not
present, all Parks Commissioners in attendance were supportive of the proposed new sign for the
Ithaca Children's Garden.
'Mere -remains a question as to whether the proposed sign is compliant with the City's Sign
Ordinance, and approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals may be required. If you have any
questions or comments, please contact me at 274-6560 or inEa.sgn @
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9A. Proposed Resolution to Select a Preferred Alternative for the West Martin Luther
Kina Jr. Street Corridor Enhancement Project
WHEREAS, the Engineering division is progressing a corridor enhancement project for We
Martin Luther King Street, from Floral Avenue to Taughannock Blvd, and i
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WHEREAS, considering input from the public, other City staff, and other stakeholders,
Engineering staff recommends selection of Alternative 2 as the preferred alternative with som�-"
modifications, now therefore be it
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Children's Garden has tens of thousands of visitors each year and a
named road would give the garden an address that can be easily found by GPS navigation
systems, limit confusion for utility mark -out requests throughout the park, and improve
emergency services to locate callers within Cass Park, and
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WHEREAS, this topic has been discussed by the Parks Commission and the aforementioned
names have been recommended, now therefore be it
1 . The Rorth access road within Cass Park between the intersection with Taughannock
Blvd. Extension near Hanger Theatre and the intersection with the proposed "Cove
Lane" near the Cass Park tennis courts be named "Runway Lane," and
2. The North access road between the intersection with "Runway Lane" and the
intersection of Taughannock Blvd. (Route 89) near the Cass Park pool be named "Cove
Laneand
3. The South access road which is a loop road intersecting with Taughannock Blvd. (Route
89) near Union Fields baseball diamonds at one end and Ithaca Children's Garden at
the other be named "Turtle Lane,"
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WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works (BPW) has promulgated regulations, adopted June 9,
t'004, for implementation of the Residential Parking Permit System (RPPS), which was
6stablished by Common Council on May 6, 1998 after an act of the New York State
Legislature, and
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WHEREAS, 213 Mitchell Street is on a street within the residential Parking Permit Zone
without on -street parking and is within the R-1 zoning designation; therefore allowing up to two
permits per single family dwelling, now, therefore be it
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to purchase permits for the Residential Parking Permit Systems, in accordance with the above-
mentioned regulations.
WHEREAS, a new ticketed Ithaca Reggae Festival will be held in the west end of Stewart Park
on June 24, 2017, with proceeds going to local non-profit organizations to benefit Cayuga
Lake,and
WHEREAS, event organizers have requested to close the road within Stewart Park west of the
tennis courts in order to fence off the festival area, and
WHEREAS, the Special Event Committee recommends that the Cayuga Waterfront Trail
remain open during the event, which will require the trail to be re-routed around the fenced
area, and
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from Cascadilla Boat Club, Ithaca Fire Department, Paddles -N -More and Ithaca High School
indicating their agreement with the transportation, parking and emergency services access
plans for the event, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the organizers will work with the Director of Engineering Services to create
,.� detailed detour plan to re-route the Cayuga Waterfront Trail through Stewart Park for the
Ithaca Reggae Festival on June 24, 2017.
12A. Appeal of Water Bill for 118 North Aurora Street, Account #3210506601 -
Resolution
WHEREASE, these credits were calculated r with the Board's direction in the
crediting of above -normal usage due to discolored water issues system wide during the
months of June, July, and August 2016 using the past five year average usage for the quarters
including these months or the average for the time period the current customer owned the
account, if less than five years, and
WHEREAS, the Meter Technicians, at his request, met with Mr. Maan Alzitoon at the Sahal—"
Restaurant at 118 North Aurora Street on 9/7/2016 to troubleshoot the continuing above-
normalusage,and I
'ITAEREAS, the Meter Technicians printed a data log of the water meter's record and
inspected the water supply plumbing in the business, identifying a malfunctioning ice machine
with a constant flow through of water, advising Mr. Alzitoon that the ice machine be serviced
and repaired, to which Mr. Alzitoon stated the machine is okay, and
WHEREAS, the water flow through the ice machine was finally addressed sometime prior to
the November 2016 billing, which was verified in a 11/4/16 check of the water meter reads,
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1,17AEREAS, the Board of Public Works discussed this appeal at their regularly scheduled
meeting on 5/22/2017, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby denies the issuance of any further credits
or reductions related to the water bills dated 8/18/2016 and 11/7/2016 for 118 North Aurora
Street, Ithaca, and be it further
RESOLVED, That late fees or penalty charges shall not be calculated on the current balance
of $2,472.86 until 30 days beyond the date of this resolution.
13A. Reguest for Waiver of Fee for Stewart Park Pavilion for Employee Recognition
Picnic — Resolution
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves waiving the fee for the use of the large
pavilion at Stewart Park for the City of Ithaca Employee Recognition Celebration on Thursday,
September 14, 2017.
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CITY OF ITHACA
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OFFICE OF THE MY ENGINEER
Telephone-, 607/274-6530 Fax, 607/274-6587
Description qf Alternafives
!he three
alt natives considered are described below as depicted in Appendix A:
Option 1:
* 7 -foot sidewalk nz� west side of roadway
* 8 -foot parking lane adjacent to downhill lane
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I 0 -foot uphill travel lane
5 -foot uphill bike lane
2 -foot buffer to rock face oneas-t side of roadway
Existing utility poles relocated to west side of roadway
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546ot sidewalk on west side of roadway
8 -foot parking lane for downhill lane
10 -foot downhill travel lane
10 -foot uphill travel lane
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* 9 -foot uphill parking lane
* Existing utility poles remain on east side of roadway
Option 3:
• 9 -foot sidewalk on west side of roadway
• 12 -foot downhill travel lane
• 12 -foot uphill travel lane
• 5 -foot uphill bike lane
• 4 -foot buffer to rock face on east side of roadway
• Existing utility poles relocated to west side of roadway
University Avenue currently provides approximately 60 undefined parking spaces on the east
side of the uphill lane against the rock wall and approximately 56 on -street spaces along the
downhill lane. Parking is currently free along both sides of University Avenue. The west side of
University Avenue is subject to odd -even parking and the east side is 24-hour limit parking.
Arp2A&nt atm�-&��d t
that can accommodate any parking removal associated with the three options. Occupancy was
counted over several days in November/December 2016 and February/March 2017 during the
morning, mid-afternoon and evening to capture a variety of conditions.
As shown in Appendix A, occupancy on the uphill and downhill parking lanes along University
Avenue varied between half and full occupancy. The lowest occupancy was noted during the
evening time periods and highest in the mid-aftemoon. Parking occupancy counts were
conducted simultaneously in the University Avenue parking lot, east of University Avenue, and
along the 600 block of Stewart Avenue. Tlie University Avenue lot had between 60-70 open
spaces at any time and Stewart Avenue had between 40-45 open spaces at any time.
The University Avenue Parking Lot is owned by Cornell University; however, anyone with the
Parkmobile app can park there for a rate of 75 cents per hour ($6 per day maximum) plus a 35
cent convenience fee. Per our conversations with Cornell
an annual parking pass for $333.15 and on -campus residents can purchase an annual pass for
$752.86.
Inaplementation of Option I would necessitate removal of all 60 parking spaces along the rock
wall and 15 spaces along the downhill lane for a total of 75 spaces. Alternative 2 would remove
approximately 23 spaces on the east side of University Avenue to protect the existing utility
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University Avenue. Based on the parking occupancy counts, the removal of parking associated
with Options 1 and 2 can be accommodated between the University Avenue Lot and Stewart
Avenue with at least 25 unused spaces at any time. However, the loss of parking under Option 3
could not be absorbed by the University Avenue Lot and Stewart Avenue.
The vast majority of those providing feedback indicated a preference for Option 1. Appendix B
provides a summary of the typical comments received at the open house. Option 1 was most
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Date: April 11, 2017 ime: 4:00 — 6:00 PM
Project Name: Universitv Avenue Project No.:
Location: pity 1, I aea cribe: Paul Presutti
Subject: Public
Attendees: Representing: Phox Number:
See attend an e List
1. In Yor me project TO memt5ers ot
the community that had questions or comments. The following items were discussed:
1. Generally, the attendees seemed to favor alternative 1, as it was a compromise that allowed
parking, and also provided an uphill bicycle lane.
2. Positive comments were received concerning the floating bus stop. To attendees, it seemed like a
safe way to limit the potential bus and bicycle conflicts.
3. Many people talked about the condition oft e road and the need for it to be improved. Currently,
the potholes impact the way people drive and bicycle along the roadway.
4. A few people suggested a parking permit system so residents of the street have preference tat
reduced number of parking spaces.
5. One resident suggested a narrower (5') width sidewalk to eliminate the potential bicycles that
would utilize the wider (7') sidewalk.
6. Some people wanted the design team to look at safe alternatives for the terminations of the bicycle
lanes at the south and north ends of the project. They cautioned against an abrupt end to the
bicycle lane at the intersection, leaving bicyclists to 'fend for themselves'.
7. There was some concern about the parking near the cemetery. Currently, the parking is not sa'
and when larger vehicles park there, the rear end often extends out into the street. In addition,
number of parking spaces near the cemetery entrance will be significantly reduced with Optionif
That may be an issue, as there isn't any parking within the cemetery.
Some attendees cautioned about the potential for bicycle and vehicle conflicts at the sharp curves
between Linn Street and the cemetery. Often, vehicles tend to 'cut the comer' at these curves,
which will wear away the bicycle lane striping. The bicycle lane striping in that location is the
most critical, with all of the sharp turning movements. The suggestion was to include more
durable striping and/or delineation in the form of reflectors or even plastic bollards in the
pavement.
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10. One resident spoke about the amount of water that collects along the curb line in the very steep
gutter. Often, this water gets so high it extends down driveways.
11. A concrete pad or shelter was suggested for the bus to at the University Avenue / Lake Street
intersection. There is to a large group of people waiting for the bus when it is cold and rainy.
12. Many people asked about the utility poles and valued moving them to the west side of University
Avenue to allow forte bicycle lane in alternatives I and 3.
13. The wide lanes of option 3 did not appeal to anyone, as they feel vehicles would end up traveling
to as with the wider lanes.
14. There was a suggestion to add sharrows in the downhill lane to encourage vehicles to share the
road with bicyclists.
15. There were a few comments regarding the popularity of the parking along University because it
was free. According to some, the on -street parking is mostly used daily by Cornell students and
faculty, not residents of the road.
Currently, the pavement is superelevated in the wrong direction, making it difficult to traverse.
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From 'Eric Hathaway, Transportation Engineer
Date, 1511117/2017
Re: Proposed Four -Way Stop rrt Aubum/Lewis/Adams Intersection
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) provides guidance on the factors to
be considerod when implementing all -way stop control in Section 2B.07, The MUTCD suggests
that an engin emng study consider the, crash histoty, traffic volumes, vehicle conflicts and well as
sight distance.
Areview of theNewYork StateAccident Systan (ALIS) showedno
crashes occurring at this intersection from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2016.
Intersection traffic counts were, conducted on January 9 mid January 17, 2017 to assess tmffi, c
volumes during traditional moming and aftemoon. higher traffic time periods. The counts show
that no more ffimi 17 vehicles on any approach during a 30 minute. period, Given the low traffic
volumes, no significant delay is antic�pated for a four-way stop condition.
If the Board is open to this idea, I will provide a resolution to amerid Schedule V111 of the
Vehicles and Traffic Schedules to add this location to the all -way stop list®
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To: Board o-,V'Public Works
From: Eric Hathaway, Transportation Engineer
Date: 7
Re: Proposed Traffic Calming ol, Methodology
Program Goals and Objectives:
Produce infiwtructure measums that physically encourage motorists to drive more slowly said
cwefully to improve safety, and perceived safety, in a coordinated way that addresses
residents' concerns. Traffic calming measures are intended to make streets safer and more
comfortable for people to walk, bike, and dnve.
The Institute of Transportation Engineers lists flo,; following goals and objectives fors traffic
cahning program.
Traffic calming objectives include:
achieving slow 56 -, ,pd ts for motor vehicles,
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• reducing collision frequency and severity,
• increasing the safety and the perception of safety for non -motorized users of the
street(s),
• reducing the need for police enforcement,
• enhancing the street environment (e.g., streetscaping),
• encouraging water infiltration into the ground,
• increasing access for all modes of transportation, and
• reducing cut - through motor vehicle traffic.'
'Lockwood, Ian. ITE Traffic Calming Definition. ITE Journal, July 1997, pg. 22.
Other key objectives should include:
1. Develop and implement a coordinated and informed process so that various traffic
calming measures are appropriately designed and reinforce each other, rather than
simply shifting traffic problems to nearby streets
2. Evaluate before and after data to determine the effectiveness of the traffic calming
measures
3. Develop a program that uses both data and public input to inform the decision making
process about where traffic calming is built in the City.
A Proposed Traffic Calming Process for the City of Ithaca
Traffic calming request procedure:
A traffic calming request form will be developed for residents seeking such improvements.
The form will explain the process, will as questions about the perceived traffic problems, and
will require signatures from over 50% of the nearby residents (as determined by the Traffic
Engineer). Traffic calming projects can also be initiated by City staff or officials at the
discretion of the Transportation Engineer. A master list of requests will be maintained by the
Transportation Engineer that can be updated annually and re -ranked annually.
Location selection factors:
To determine if a location (which could be an intersection, a block, a neighborhood area, etc.)
warrants the installation of traffic calming measures, a number of data types could be
considered, depending on availability of data, such as:
- Traffic speeds (851h percentile speeds and the percent of traffic traveling over the posted
speed limit)
- Traffic volumes
Presence of schools, parks, bus stops, community services, and other pedestrian and
bicycling generators
The presence of existing pedestrian and/or bicycling facilities such as sidewalks and
bike lanes
Crash history
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of arterial streets)
Residential Density along roadway
Other factors or public feedback that might be relevant to a particular location
If multiple locations are under review, they may be ranked to determine which ones are the
most beneficial to,?.dv,,2ace.
Infrastructure selection methodology:
Once it has been determined that a location warrants consideration for traffic calming
measures, a design process will be undertaken to determine suitable infrastructure options.
Measures such as sAeedhu drivers eed fe if—,
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Board of Public Works approval process:
Waf1&--c-&ninj measy-rcsirdve
been determined, the Transportation Engineer will present recommendations to the BPW. In
some cases, temporary traffic calming devices may be recommended to gauge their
effectiveness prior to installing permanent devices. If the estimated costs of all of the candidate
locations exceed the available bud i et i a rankin
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Public participation:
This qmp�ram. seeks to find a level of public garticipation that is meaningful and
residents while at the same time not overly time-consuming. Given the expected staff
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at this time.
3-4 Months: Finalize programmatic procedures. Purchase and test data collection
equipment.
1-2 months: Call for projects
2-3 months: Collect data, evaluate traffic conditions
2-3 months: Present conceptual project recommendations to BPW for approval
2-3 months: Develop preliminary traffic calming plan, present at BPW
1-2 months: Produce is plans and bid documents for spring construction
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