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PARKING &
TRAFFIC
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Bill from Paolangeli Contractor
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker //00.
410 RESOLVED, That a bill from Paolangeli Contractor, Inc. for construction
of concrete steps in the southwest corner of Parking Lot D, be approved
in the amount of $944.00.
Carried Unanimously
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Bill from Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker /// �D
RESOLVED, That a bill from Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn F1 Hyatt for services
in connection with the Green Street Parking Ramp, be approved in the
amount of $630.00.
Carried Unanimously
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Petitions of 15 Residents of Lake Avenue
1 Alderman Banfield read the following petition to the Board:
"We, as residents of. Lake Avenue, request that parking regulations be
changed so that we may park on the even side of the street every night.
Since parking is not allowed on the side of the street next to the creek,'
many of us find it difficult to park near our homes. We understand that
exceptions would have to be made to allow for snow removal and street
cleaning.
Thank you."
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Maclnnes
RESOLVED, That the petition concerning parking regulations on Lake
Avenue be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee of
the Board.
Carried Unanimously
Lake 'S'treetParking= Regulations .
Alderman David Banfield stated that he had not heard from the Parking,
Traffic and Transit Committee with reference to the petition con-
cerning parking regulations on Lake Avenue, which matter had been
brought before the Board at the January 29, 1980 meeting.. Supt. of
Public Works Dingman reported that the Chairman of that Committee
had been out of town and no action was taken. Vice -Chairman 60 3ip
Maclnnes was asked to look into the matter.
Petition for Alternate -side Parking Regulations on Lake Avenue
Comm. MacInnes reported that the Parking and Traffic Committee had con-
sidered the petition of Lake Avenue residents for relief from the
alternate-sideparking regulations, and presented'.the following:
Resolution
By Comm.. MacInnes: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED,
1.- That aldermen receiving such petitions, and who intend to submit
themto this Board do so along with the answers
and pertinentquestions, such as:
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to a few preliminary
In what ways are the residents inconvenienced by the regulation.
. Are property owners compounding the problem of parking by not
providing adequate off-street parking where they can.
Are landlords encouraging on -street parking by charging
substantial fees for off-street parking.
d. Is the surrounding neighborhood suffering from a general problem
of parking congestion, and if so, why.
In the opinion of the committee the aldermen concerned are in a far better
position to provide at least tentative answers to these questions than are
members of this Board.
2. That the Common Council review the assumptions that underlie the
present parking regulations, in a meeting that allows spokesmen
from the Department of Public Works, the Police Department, and the
Planning Department to all submit opinions concerning the overnight
storage of private vehicles on public thoroughfares. Following this
review, Council might vote to decide whether or not itsupports the
same assumptions that moved the Council of 1964 to adopt the regulations
c.
The Board of Public Works feels that such a re-evaluation of the
general philosophy behind the law is essential to its recommenda-
tions, since the ad hoc granting of exceptions threatens to vitiate
the regulation of its impact.
3. That,in the meantime, the Department of Public Works send a copy
of the 1964 Common Council resolution on parking regulations to each
member of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Boards, to remind or inform._
them of the intention behind what is now the law.
4. That the NO PARKING sign near the corner of Lake and Cascadilla
Streets be re -located to its original position.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
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Carried Unanimously
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Stamps - Downtown Ithaca Business Association
By Comm. Brown: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That stamps issued by the Downtown Ithaca Business Association
for use in the city's off-street parking system continue to be accepted
as valid for one hour's parking per stamp, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Downtown Ithaca Business Association
continue to be charged ten cents for each stamp so used.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes C4) - Cleveland, Maclnnes, Ditzell, Brown
Absent (I) - Walker
Abstention (1) - Schickel
Carried
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Final'. Payment' to Raymond E. Kelley, Inc. p-1130
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell
RESOLVED, That a final payment to Raymond E. Kelley, Inc. for con-
struction services in connection with the repairs and deck resur-
facing of Green Street Parking Ramp, be approved in the amount of
$8,139.50.
Carried Unanimously
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Parking Underneath Green Street Garage
Comm. Walker inquired whether a directive had been given to the
Engineering Department to come up with two or three cost proposals
for parking underneath the existing Green Street Garage and the
open space.
Supt. Dingman did not recall whether there had been a directive but
1 he said that a study had been made and if the City were to develop
the area that's called the "hole" and the area underneath the garage
for attendant parking, and develop it in a way that it could be
maintained. economically, the cost would be approximately $70,000.
Unattended parking would be somewhat less. Hestated .that he could
support such a proposalifsome kind of action to build in that
location is not forthcoming in the near future. Attended parking
would have theeffect of cleaning up the entire area from. City Hall
all the way up to the Commons. Supt. Dingman made the observation
that it would be beneficial to the downtown area, whether the park-
ing was attended or unattended, would be much more convenient to
the people who wish to shop on the Commons and would improve the
1 characteristics of the area between the Commons and Green Street
where probably 50% of the people who shop in the area pass through
underneath the ramp on foot. He could support such a proposal if
a way were found to finance it. Ph310
Comm. Schickel mentioned that the Commons Advisory Board had talked
about a number of different possibilities for use of the area. The
Board was interested in finding out what the cost would be of pro-
viding parking under the ramp only, not the hole, doing just a
minimum amount to the surface and curbs. :A method of special permits
for handicapped and senior citizens topark underneath the ramp was
another idea to be looked into. Comm. Schickel asked if it would
be possible to work up costs of a proposal along those lines.
Parking Under the Green Street Ramp
Comm. Schickel reported that at the regular meeting on February 13 he.
had requested estimates of the cost for providing parking under the
Green Street ramp only. This has been computed by the Engineering
Division with the following results:
Parking Under Ramp and in "Hole"
Parking Under Ramp Only
,'Attended Free
$75,000 $44,000
$60,000 $28,500.
These figures include reconstructing the parking lot between City Hall
and•the ramp with a permanent surface: cleaning and patching under the
' ramp with a single surface treatment; regrading the entrances; and a
single surface treatment of driveways. The separate cost of providing
labor to attend the lot is $23,000. No provision for lighting is
included in these. figures.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Walker: Seconded. by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, the estimates of the cost for providing parking under the
Green Street ramp be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit
Committee.
Carried Unanimously
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Funds for Green Street Parking Ramp . 3k/g°' The recommendations that the Common Council be requested to provide an
':'additional $13,000 to the Labor line of the Green Street Parking Ramp
account, and an additional $3,500 to the Construction Material line of
the same account, to provide for controlled parking under the Green
Street Parking Ramp; and that the Superintendent be authorized to
establish controlled parking under the Green Street Parking Ramp at the..
rate :of .twenty-five cents an hour between the hours of 10. a.m. and 6 p.m.,.
Monday through Saturday, were referred back to committee by Comm. Brown.
Turnover Parking underneath the Green Street Garage
Comm. Maclnnes reported that it has been suggested that the use of the
space underneath the Green Street Garage for turnover parking on a
temporary basis would be beneficial to the city. It would make shopping
in the Commons area more convenient for motorists. It would be bene-
ficial to the general business climate in the central business district.
It is proposed to clean the surface of the area, patch it as necessary,
installpostsand signs to train the parking, improve the entrance and
exit, and provide shelter for a parking attendant. These items are
estimated to cost $3,500.
It is further proposed to contract with an individual, or organization,
to operate the lot as a 25 cents per hour short-term parking lot. The
operator would pay the city a flat fee or a percentage of the parking
fee.
Resolution frk./td
By Comm. Maclnnes: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to provide $3,500 in the,
Off-street Parking account for materials to improve the surface under the
ramp and at the -entrances, and the signing and other items necessary to
prepare the lot for parking on a temporary basis, if an operator can.be
found who will operate the lot on a short-term parking basis at 25 cents
per hour and who will .return a percentage of the proceeds to the city.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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Petition or ruc Loading Zone
Comm.'MacInnes presented the following petition from Robert Milota and
other merchants:
"To: Department of Public Works
Subj:Truck Loading Zone
The merchants of the 100 block of S. Cayuga St. (East Side) unanimously
favor the removal of one or more parking meters on the northeast corner
of S. Cayuga. and Green Streets. The resulting space should be
designated "Truck Loading Zone Only":
IThis would greatly facilitate deliveries which can occur at any time of
day, and cause no disruption of traffic on S. Cayuga.
Mayor R. Bordoni"
There were five signatures on the petition.
Resolution
By Comm. MacInnes: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the petition of Robert Milota and other merchants in
the 100 block of South Cayuga Street, east side, which requests the re-
moval of one or more parking meters from South Cayuga Street, east side
at the northeast corner of South Cayuga and East Green. Streets, be
referred to the Parking and Traffic Committee for report and recommendation.
Carried Unanimously
15 minute:;Limit Truck Loading Zone
By:Comm. :.Brown: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell U
,'RESOLVED, That the City .Traffic Engineer be authorized to`take the
necessary actions to establish a 15 -minute limittruck loading zone to..
be in effect at all times on the east side of thesouth end of. the 100
block of South Cayuga Street.
Discussion followed on the floor.
vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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Free Parking in Parking Lot D
Comm. Maclnnes reported that the Ithaca City School District has re-
quested free parking in Parking Lot D for the adult staff at St. John's
Elementary School for a period of ten years. This proposal was made to
the Planning and Development Department in connection with negotiations
for the_GIAC contract.
Resolution
By Comm. Maclnnes: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the request for parking be denied. 3/"
Discussion followed on the floor.
A Grote on the resolution resulted as follows:
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Carried Unanimously
Bishop Letter re Hector Street Traffic
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker 5-4b/,yd
RESOLVED, that a letter from Ralph M. Bishop requesting additional
protection from traffic at the intersection of Hector and Warren
Streets, be referred to the Traffic Engineer.
Carried Unanimously
om laint - Traffic Conditions
Comm. Cleveland reported on a letter from Ralph M. Bishop of Hector
Street complaining about the traffic situation where Mecklenburg Road
enters the City and becomes Hector Street was referred to the Traffic
Engineer who reports as follows:
For eastbound traffic, there is a warning sign indicating a."Hill"
and a warning sign assembly indicating "Sharp left turn, 30 miles per
hour advisory. speed." These two signs were placed by the New York
State Department of Transportation. In addition, two large warning
arrows have been placed by the City. One of these was damaged by a
recent accident and has been ordered reinstalled. Also, the City has
replaced the speed signs on both sides of Hector Street.
Discussion followed on the floor. Mr. Dingman will reply to Alderman
Saccucci with copy of letter to Mr. Bishop.
Comm. Schickel referred to a letter received some time ago from Dr.
Bishop and requested that a letter be written to NYSDoT, requesting
them to put up a sign on Hector Street to slow traffic.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell
RESOLVED, That the matter of placing a sign on Hector. Street to slow
traffic be referred to the Traffic Engineer, and that the proper staff
person be assigned to look into this and try to influence the State to
place a sign on this portion of Hector Street which is outside the
City Limits.
Carried Unanimously
Signs - Hector Street
.Comm. Cleveland reported that the state has taken action on the Hector Street
-entrance to the city. There have been numerous signs added for the safety of
traffic coming into the city.
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Letter from Senior Citizens' Council, Inc.
Mayor Bordoni read a letter addressed to him from The Tompkins County
Senior Citizens' Council, Inc., by Edward A. Kalaf, Tour Director.
Mr. Kalaf stated that Senior Citizens who go on bus trips are allowed
to park their cars in the City owned parkinglot across the street
from the Ramada Inn at the daily charge of 1.35. His request to
the Mayor is to exempt the Senior Citizens from such payment, feel-
ing that such treatment would be an excellent gesture toward the
City's elderly.
Resolution /3
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the letter from Edward A. Kalaf, Tour Director of The
Tompkins County Senior Citizens' Council, Inc., directed to Mayor
Ray Bordoni, requesting exemption of Senior Citizens from paying
$1.35 per day to park their automobiles in the City parking lot while
they are on bus trips, be referred to Parking, Traffic and Transit
Committee.
Carried Unanimously
Free parking for Senior Citizens
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded byy Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the request for free parking by Senior Citizens in
Parking Lot D while they are on tours, be denied.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (4) - Walker, Cleveland, Ditzell, Schickel
Abstained (1) - Brown
Carried
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Mayor Bordoni referred to two letters: one addressed to Supt. Dingman
and Traffic Engineer Gombas with regard to reserved parking for the
handicapped in the Green Street parking ramp; the other from the Chamber
of .Commerce to Dep. Chief of Police Pagliero whichalso deals with handi-
capped parking permits and speaks to a card system whichcould be used.
Dep. Clerk Paolangeli.reported that the card system is already in use and
explained the procedure for obtaining the cards. .5—b-Sfr°
Supt. Dingman commented that establishment of spaces for the handicapped
is a separate issuefrom the permit system.
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Letter from Jean 'Dean Re . Bryant Park Area Traffic Problem
Alderman Banfield referred to a letter to City Clerk Rundle from Jean
Dean in which she requested that the Council's attention be brought to
a trafficproblem in the Bryant Park Area --Mitchell and Cornell Streets --
whereby thetraffic from Mitchell Street are unaware of the STOP sign
ahead until they are upon it, creating a hazard. Mrs. Dean asked the
Council to look into the problem. At the June 4th Council. Meeting,
Alderman Banfield was directed to bring the matter to the Board of
Public Works.
Resolution
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the matter of a traffic problem at the intersection of
Mitchell and Cornell Streets be referred to the Highways, Street
Lighting and Refuse Committee of the Board of Public Works for investi-
gation and recommendation.
Carried Unanimously
Comm. Ditzell, Chairman of the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee
of the Board of Public Works, read the following communication:
"Dear Ruth:
Thank you for acting so quickly and expeditiously to respond to our
request for a traffic control sign on Mitchell Street. The residents
of the 600 block were very pleased to hear that a sign would go up so
soon.
We hope the sign will be effective in slowing traffic and thereby
making the intersection of Mitchell and Cornell Streets safer for
pedestrians, especially the many young children who frequently cross
there.
Again, our sincere thanks to you and your committee.
Yours,
Joseph Leeming, President
Bryant Park Civic Association
cc: Mrs. Jean Dean"
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Mitchell and Cornell Streets Traffic Report
Comm. Ditzell reported that it was requested that a traffic problem
on Mitchell Street be looked into. As reported, some motorists seem
tohave .�i -F-Fi rail tir n+ times to prnrporlyr responrd to the existing Stop
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sign at Cornell Street as they approach from the east on Mitchell Street.
A warning sign indicating "Stop Ahead" will be installed at the
appropriate location on Mitchell Street, east of the "All -way" stop at
Cornell Street, in order to increase motorists awarenessand reaction -
time to the Stop sign. 0—.07D
Observed vehicle speeds in excess of the City area 30 M.P.H. limit
should be referred to the Police Department.
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Truck Traffic on Fayette Street
Mr. Jack Bonsall, 110 Fayette Street, addressed the Board concerning
the use of Fayette Street by trucks and tractor trailers as a cut-off
from Clinton Street to Green Street. He maintained that Fayette Street.
was not constructed for heavy truck traffic and asked that signs be
erected prohibiting the use of the street by the trucks.
Resolution ti4g°
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the problem of trucks and tractor trailers using Fayette
Street be referred to the Highways, Street Lighting and Refuse Committee,
with power to act as quickly as possible, working with the Traffic
Engineer, to provide signage prohibiting truck traffic other than local
delivery on Fayette Street.
Carried Unanimously
Truck Traffic on Fayette' Street
Comm. Ditzell reported that on June 25, 1980, Mr. Jack Bonsall, 110
Fayette Street, had addressed the Board concerning the use of Fayette
Street by trucks and trailers as a cut-off from Clinton to Green Street
and Mr. Bonsall had requested that signs be erected prohibiting such
use.
Resolution
By Comm. Ditzell: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works is authorized to erect
proper signage on Fayette Street prohibiting the use of that street
by trucks and tractor trailers, with the exception of local delivery
trucks, and that the signs be erected as soon as possible.
Carried Unanimously.
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Need for Traffic. Sign on Catherine Street
Commissioner-Ditzell read the.following .let.ter from John. N. Baker,
Jr., 107 Catherine St., -to Mayor Raymond Bordoni:
"Dear Mr. Bordoni:.
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I am a Cornell student and a resident of Catherine St. in College -
town. This letter is sent to request that one or more "Children at
Play/Slow-Children Playing" or other appropriate traffic signs be
placed aas.s.00n as possible at the top and bottom of Catherine St.,
not to mention other streets in the hilly Collegetown area.
I do not know why such signs are not already present at this, and
other locations. I am sorry for not writing sooner than this.concern-
ing this matter. It is dangerously obvious the potential for injury
to the many children of the parents living on this street, especially
in the Mission Apartment Building. I know one four-year old girl
personally from work with her in a school related course at her
nursery. She, and other children play on.the street.
Besides being extremely steep, Catherine St. can -barely let one car,
much less two cars, pass, and often one or more driver.must.drive on
the sidewalk to avoid collision with a car coming in the opposite
direction. Most cars only begin slowing down at the bottom of the
hill, half a block past the Mission Apartments. Cars travel at a
highspeed down the hill during the day as well as night. I think
many drivers may have the mistaken impression that there are no young
children present in a Collegetown area, or may temporarily forget.
In the event of an emergency, I don't think a driver coming down the
hill could stop in time to avoid hitting a small child, or anyone for
that matter, especially at high speeds. Nor do I think a child could
get out of the cars' path soon enough either.
Therefore, a responsible and urgently needed course of action would be
the placement of appropriate signs at such locations as. Catherine St.,
having Apartment Complexes with small children living in them. It seems
a small price to pay for thesafety of such young children.
Please make all efforts to remedy this situation as soon as possible.
I would appreciate notification of any reasons why such sign (s) should
not be installed at the soonest possible moment.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Sincerely,
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John N. Baker Jr."
Resolution
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell
RESOLVED, that the letter of John N. Baker Jr. to Mayor Raymond Bordoni,
dated June 25, 1980, requesting that consideration be given to new
traffic signs on Catherine Street, be referred to the Parking, Traffic
and Transit Committee for investigation.
Carried Unanimously
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Letter from Collegetown Enhancement Association
Mayor Bordoni called attention to a letter addressed to Supt. Dingman
from Mrs. Ellen Rosten, President of Collegetown Enhancement Associa-
tion, requesting consideration of changing the time periods for
metered parking in the Collegetown area.
Resolution %/.30/t'd
By Comm. Ditzell: Seconded by Comm. Brown .
RESOLVED, That the letter from Collegetown Enhancement Association be
referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee..
Carried Unanimously
Letter frolri the Collegetown Enhancement Association
Comm. Cleveland read a letter addressed to Supt. Dingman, with copies
to Mayor Bordoni and Council Liaison Banfield, from the Collegetown
Enhancement Association, as follows:
"Dear Mr. Dingman:
We respectfully request consideration of changing the time period for
metered parking in the Collegetown area.
There is agreement among the merchants and members of our association
that minor adjustments would provide better utilization of limited
parking spaces. The present one in the two-hour time period is getting
the job done, but a ten-hour time period would better serve us in
Collegetown if it were limited to two hours only.
We are writing at this time because the early university activity and
huge usage of our limited parking spaces will be underway within the
next few weeks. From our years of observation such change needs to be
in plan no later than the third week in August.
Respectfully submitted
Ellen.Rosten, President"
After discussion, it was agreed that the Parking, Traffic and Transit
Committee, and other members of the Board and staff, would meet with
the Association and merchants on Wednesday, August 20, 1980, at 4:00_p.m.,
in the Common Council Chambers to discuss the situation in Collegetown
which includes the street parking, parking lot and Linden Avenue.
Parking Meters--Collegetown
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the existing 10 -hour parking meters in Collegetown be
replaced with 2 -hour parking meters at the following locations:
1. 33 meters in the two westerly rows of parking lot 'C' (Corson Lot).
2. 21 meters on the north side of Oak Avenue between College Avenue
and Summit Street.
3. 12 meters on the north side of Dryden Road from Elmwood Avenue
westerly to theexisting one-hour meters. �,�
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4. 14 parking meters on both sides of College Avenue between Catherine
Street and Cook Street.
9 parking meters on the west side of Eddy Street between Seneca
Street and Buffalo Street.
6. 6 parking meters on the east side of Eddy Street from Seneca Street
northerly to the existing one-hour meters.
Carried Unanimously
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Reconstruction of Parking Lot E
Comm. Schickel reported that in connection with the reconstruction of
Parking Lot E, it is necessary for the NYS Electric $_Gas Corporation
to build a conduit for the purpose of supplying buildings on the
adjacent properties with power by underground installations. These
properties had formerly been served by a service line running overhead
through the lot.
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By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to execute an easement conveying
a right for underground construction and power transmission in Parking
Lot E to the NYS Electric and Gas Corporation.
Carried Unanimously
Change Order. #1 Sltirry Seal
By Comm—Cleveland; Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That change order #1 in the contract of Slurry Seal of
Binghamton, which. provides for removal of window walls, adjustment of
electric hand -holes, and installation of of.
posts, be
approved in the amount of $724..
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IT TS FURTHER RESOLVED, That req;ui.sition #1 (final] from Slurry. Seal
of Binghamton•for.the reconstruction of parking lot E, be approved in
the amount of $.43,424..
Carried Unanimously
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Petition from residents of W. Green Street
Supt. Dingman referred to a petition received in his office for 2 -hour
parking, 400 Block West Green Street, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday. Reason: "We are not able to park our cars
near our residences because the people who work in the downtown area
park here from 6 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. daily." There were -7 signatures
on the petition.
Resolution
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By Comm. Ditzell: Seconded by Comm. Vaxricchio
RESOLVED, That the petition for two-hour parking in the 400 block of
West Green Street be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit
Committee of the Board.
Carried Unanimously
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Walk Cycle .at .Dangerous Intersections
Alderman Holman addressed the Board, urging them to consider a "walk
cycle" at'the corner of Green Street and S. Cayuga Street, and
;-referred to the following letter:
"August. 13, 1980
Honorable Raymond Bordoni
Dear Mayor:.
The situation for pedestrians crossing at Green and Cayuga Streets
is a dangerous one. Traffic turning to go east on Green Street from_
Both-the-100and 200 blocks of Cayuga Street gives the pedestrian no
chance.
1 There have been several accidents on that corner and pedestrians tell
me that it is easier to cross at the City Hall parking lot or at
Woolworth's and take their chances jaywalking than it is to cross at
the corner where a light has been provided.
May I suggest that traffic patterns have set up a most dangerous
situation. To remedy that situation, a walk light, which is truly a
walk light, with all vehicular traffic coming to a halt should be
installed.
r know there are problems with such a system, but I urge the Board to
consider a pedestrian walk light.
' Yours truly, 3
Elva W. Holman
Alderman, Second Ward
cc: Robert Dingman .
Frank Gombas
Members, Board of Public Works"
Reference was made by Comm. Ditzell to a letter received from James
Kerrigan, Esq. re walk cycle at Tioga and Seneca Streets.
Resolution
By•Comm..Walker: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell
RESOLVED, That the letters from Alderman Holman and James Kerrigan,
Esq. re consideration of walk cycles at Green and Cayuga Streets, and
Tioga and Seneca Streets, be referred to the Parking, Traffic and
Transit Committee.
Carried Unanimously
Referral from Human Services Committee of Common Council re walk cycle
'on all downtown lights: Aurora and Seneca Street, Seneca and Cayuga
Street, Cayuga and State Street, Seneca and Tioga Street and, in addition
to Green and Cayuga Street. She further clarified the request as re-
ferring to all traffic lights in the downtown where there are already
walk lights. Mayor Bordoni referred the request to the Parking, Traffic
and Transit. Committee.
Walk Cycles at Intersections
Comm. Cleveland addressed the Board on the many pedestrian accidents on the corner
of Green Street and Cayuga Street. He reported, he had checked with .Chief Herson,
Supt..Dingman and Frank Gombas, traffic engineer and it seems that we can make some
sort of a. walk cycle on this intersection along with the other periperal intersec-
tions around the Commons, which should be done at the same time, to prevent any
confusion.Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, that Superintendent Dingman proceed with the installation of walk cycles
in the Green Street/Cayuga Street intersections and on the intersections of the
periperal streets.
Carried
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Rate for Metered Parking
By Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the hourly rate for metered parking throughout the City
shall be increased to fifteen cents per hour except in the following
10 -hour metered locations:
1. The 10 -hour meters in the 400 block of North Cayuga Street.
2. The 10 -hour meters in the 300 block of East Buffalo Street.
3. The 10 -hour meters in the West State Street parking lot at the rear
of Central Fire Station.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the rate for parking at 10 -hour meters in
the City be increased to ten cents per hour. e?)/V62
Tabling Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the resolution regarding increase in charge for metered
parking throughout the City shall be tabled for one month until the
concerned bodies canmeet and discuss the problem.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (3) - Schickel, Walker, Varricchio
Nay (1) - Cleveland
Carried
Mayor Bordoni agreed to set up a meeting to study the problem.
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Parking Rate --Seneca Parking Garage
{ By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That a monthly parking rate of $7.50 per calendar month or
major fraction thereof, be established for levels 8 and 9 of the
Seneca Parking Garage; said rate to be administered by the department
on the same basis as the similar rate for the top level of the Green
Street Garage, effective September 1, 1980, to be reviewed again at the
second regular Board of Public Works meeting in November 1980.
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Discussion followed on the floor. ��-7 6
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
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Carried Unanimously
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Parking in Downtown
Stuart Lewis, Chairman of Marketing Group of Downtown I.th.aca Business
Association, addressed the Board, stating that sales tax revenue, not
parking, is the answer to city revenues. Mr. Lewis asked the Board
to consider two-hour free parking immediately before the holiday season,
and the eventuality of removing meters in the downtown area.
Resolution
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By Comm..Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Walsh
RESOLVED, That the request of Stuart Lewis for two-hour free parking,
and eventual removal of parking meters in the downtown area, be
referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee.
Carried Unanimously
Letter from Joanne.Bard, President 'of DIBA
Comm. Cleveland reported on a letter received from Joanne Bard,
President of the DIBA, in which she made suggestions to improve the
downtown parking situation. .Ms. Bard requested`a meeting between the
City and DIBA to seek a solution to the present parking -problems, and
asked that such a meeting include representation from all groups. .The.
Board feels that it is important that it take an active role in seek-
ing parking problem solutions so that the responsibility.is a combined
' effort of all groups. /00
Mr. Stuart Lewis, Chairman of the Marketing Division of DIBA; addressed
the Board with reference to the parking situation. He is.concerned
about the upcoming holiday season and the prior request of the DIBA
that the City allow two hours of free parking in the ramps. Mr. Lewis
stated that if a decision is not made very shortly, it will be ; ..
too late for the 1980 holiday business: He stated that sales tax
revenue is the answer to increased City revenues.
Mayor Bordoni commented that he would suggest that. a meeting.be called
between the various groups concerned with downtown parking, such a
meeting to be called as soon as possible so that something can be
decided upon at the November Council meeting.
Approval of Free Parking for Holiday Season
Comm. Cleveland asked for approval for a two-hour free parking in the Green Street/
Cayuga Street ramp and the Seneca Street ramp along with parking lot D commencing
on Friday,. November 28, 1980, continuing through January 2, 1981.
Resolution: /Iii.
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works approves two hours of free parking in the
Green Street/Cayuga Street ramp and the Seneca Street ramp along with parking lot
D. Commencing on Friday, November 28, 1980, continuing through January 2, 1981.
Carried
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Street Sign Poles .
Alderman Saccucci.reported that he had previously asked the Board to
survey all the street sign poles on corners in the. City to find out
how many were badly damaged or ready to fall down and had requested
that those needing it .be replaced or corrected: Alderman Saccucci .
said he did not know of any action being taken and hoped that this
Board would consider the problem. Mayor Bordon'i said the matter
should be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Co �m%e'� . .
Discussion continued on the replacing of signs and Asst. to -the Supt.
Dougherty stated that replacing signs is an on-going project;
normally, when it is noted that a sign needs replacing or repair,
the work is done.
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Letter from Aurora treet Merchants
Alderman Banfield read the following letter to the Board:
"October 12, 1980
The Honorable Raymond Bordoni
Mayor, City of Ithaca
Dear Mayor Bordoni:
For the past few years we have been struggling along with the hope
that another hearing on the one-way traffic situation of Aurora Street
would be in the offing, but have heard nothing relative to this
horrible condition.
We, too, are taxpayers as well as contributors.to the sales tax coffers
and are thoroughly convinced after this prolonged trial period that it
is a definite detriment to our businesses.
We therefore request a public hearing as soon as possible'with the
Board of Public Works and or Common Council, whomever has final control
over this intolerable situation.
Sincerely, PAP*
Aurora Street Merchants
cc: R. 0. Dingman
Alderman Banfield"
Mayor Bordoni referred the letter to the Parking, Traffic and Transit
Committee of the Board.
Two-way Traffic - North Aurora Street
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be requested to set up a hearing of all interested factions
in response to the petition presented by David Patterson requesting the return of
the 100, 200, and 300 blocks of North Aurora Street to two-way traffic. Discussion
followed on the floor. The City Clerk will work with the Mayor to schedule this
meeting and see that all interested parties are notified. A vote on the resolution
resulted as follows: 4710
Carried Unanimously
Mayor'Bordoni-read a notice of meeting on December 9, 1980, to be held in Common .
Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. regarding the return of 100, 200 and 300 block of
N. Aurora Street to two-way traffic.:. 10,3/rd
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Report - Traffic Signal Installation
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio ////-1 1)
• On October 29, the NYS Department of Transportation approved the installation of a
traffic signal on South Meadow Street opposite Wood Street and at the entrance to
the TOPS market. The signal is designed by the NYS DoT, the cost of installation
will be borne by the owners of the market site, and maintenance will be by the City
of Ithaca.
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"Handicapped Parking Space" - Tompkins County Library
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Varricchio
RESOLVED, That a request from Louis Mezgar, Director of the Tompkins County Library,
for a "handicapped parking space" in front of the library be referred to the Traffic
Engineer for implementation.///1q f0
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Bordoni referred a request for a handicapped sign to be placed on Aurora St.
near St. Paul's church for an employee of the church to the Parking, Traffic, and
Transit Comm.
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Letter - Regional Traffic Engineer )40
Comm. Cleveland reported on a letter from the Regional Traffic Engineer for District
No. 3.of the NYS Department of Transportation shows approval, in principle, of a
traffic signal at the intersection of South Meadow Street, West Clinton Street,. and
South Titus Avenue. It suggests that the Department of Transportation will be
willing to work on a mutually acceptable design for a traffic signal at this inter-
section at such time as the City iG prepared to relocate and reconstruct West Clinton
Street west of South Meadow Street. The City has no active project for such reloca-
tion and reconstruction.
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Alderman Saccucci spoke of problem traffic on
by the Dasher Cox Restaurant. He asked about
Street, exclusively a truck route. •
Resolution.:
By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm.
RESOLVED, that the problem of trucks traffic on the
Meadow Street be referred to the Parking, Traffic, and Transit Committee.
Brown
North Meadow and West State Street,
making the 600 block of West
corner
Seneca
of West State and North
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Carried
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BPW Meter Enforcement
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Comm. Cleveland addressed the Board regarding the problem of meter enforcement,.
The BPW is charged with settingthe meters, setting the times, setting the place
where the meters are, the cost of the fee for the meters, etc.- The only thing that
is not charged to the BPW is the enforcement. A letter has been written to City
Attorney Shapiro requesting him to look into the possibility of making the Board
of Public Works the enforcer of parking regulations. Mayor Bordoni will check with
Attorney Shapiro about this matter and ask for a response from him by the next
Board of Public Works meeting.
Enforcement of Parking Regulations
Conn Walker asked the City Attorney for a report on his check on enforcement of
parking regulations by the meter maids or employees of the Board of Public Works,
and the possibility of transferring this responsibility to the Department of Public
Works. /2 id
City Attorney Shapiro agreed to check out the legal aspects of the transfer of
responsibility, and said that an ordinance change might be necessary to accomplish
the transfer.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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Intersections ofTE Tompkins -N. Tioga and N. Aurora Streets
Alderman Banfield read a letter addressed to Mr. Dingman in regard to the danger at
the intersections of E. Tompkins and N. Tioga Streets, and E. Tompkins and N. Aurora
Streets. The writer suggested the installation of signs or a traffic light at these
intersections.
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walsh
RESOLVED, That the Communication read by Alderman Banfield be referred to the Highways
and StreetLighting Committee. Carried Unanimously
Parking Lot "0" - Request for payment - Paolangeli Contractor 1
Green St. Ramp - Request for payment - Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt 2
Lake Ave. - Petitions of residents to change parking regulations referred
to PTT Committee 3
Parking Stamps-DIBA-Resolution to accept stamps and charged at 100 per hour 4
Green St. Ramp - Payment Request - Raymond E. Kelley, Inc. 5
IIIDiscussion re development parking underneath Green Street Ramp - Proposals/Funds 6
/ So.Cayuga St.,100 block East side -Petition for Truck Loading Zone 7
Ithaca School District request for free parking in Lot "D" 8
Hector/Warren Sts. - R.M. Bishop letter requesting additional traffic protection 9
Senior Citizens Council request to park automobilies in City lot while on trips
(Exemption from paying fees) Denied. 10
Green St. Parking Ramp -Re reserved parking/parking permits for handicapped 11
Mitchell/Cornell Sts. -Hazardous traffic situation (letter Jean Dean) 12
Recommend City participation in Rehabilitation of West End RR Crossings and
provide for Traffic Control and Signal Work (See Finance pg., 9)
Fayette St. - Jack Bonsall-Request for signage prohibiting truck traffic 13
Catherine St. - John N. Baker - Request for signaged warning children at play 14
Collegetown Enhancement Assoc. - Request to change time periods on Metered Parking 15
Parking Lot "E" - Mayor authorized to give easement to NYSE&G for underground
construction; Payment request -Slurry Seal of Binghamton 16
400 Block W. Green St. - Petition for 2 -hour parking 17
Petitions for consideration of Walk Cycles at Green/Caygua St. S Tioga/Seneca St. 18
Increase in rates for Metered Parking throughout City to be studied 19
Seneca Parking Garage — Parking Rate (monthly) established for Levels 8 & 9 20
Downtown Parking - Request—S.Lewis for 2 -hr. free parking and meter removal 21
Letter Joanne Bard, Pres.DIBA-request for meeting 21
Street Sign Poles -Discussion re request for survey and replacement of signs 22
Aurora Street - Merchants request for public hearing re one-way traffic situation 23
Ithaca Center Development - Green St. Ramp - approval of resolutions on parking
spaces, permits, bridges, storm drains - (See B/G - pgs. 30-30a)
South Meadow & Wood Sts. - Traffic Signal Installation approved 24
Handicapped Parking Space requests 25
S.Meadow St./W.Clinton St./S. Titus Ave. - NYSDOT Letter regarding Traffic
Signal at intersection 26
W.State St. and N. Meadow St. - Truck traffic problems & request for truck route 27
Meter Enforcement - Possibility of BPW to be enforcer of parking regulations 28
Intersection of E. Tompkins, N. Tioga, N. Aurora Sts. -request for sign or light 29