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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PEDC-2019-03-13 Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting City of Ithaca Planning & Economic Development Committee Wednesday, March 13, 2019 – 6:00 p.m. Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 108 East Green Street Minutes Committee Members Attending: Joseph (Seph) Murtagh, Chair; Cynthia Brock, Stephen Smith, and Laura Lewis Committee Members Absent: Alderperson Fleming Other Elected Officials Attending: Alderperson Nguyen Staff Attending: JoAnn Cornish, Director, Planning and Development Department; Megan Wilson, Senior Planner; Jennifer Kusznir, Senior Planner; Eric Hathaway, Transportation Engineer; and Deborah Grunder, Executive Assistant Others Attending: Jason Molino, Tompkins County Administrator; Sarah Barden and Megan Powers, MATCom; Whitham and Associates Chair Seph Murtagh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1) Call to Order/Agenda Review No changes to the agenda were made. 2) Special Order of Business a) Public Hearing – Southside Plan Alderperson Lewis moved to open the public hearing; seconded by Alderperson Brock. Carried unanimously No one from the public spoke during this public hearing. Alderperson Lewis moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Alderperson Smith. Carried unanimously. Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting 3) Public Comment and Response from Committee Anne Kilgore, 216 Lake Avenue, spoke on zoning on the north side of the City. She asked if this project is even legal. Who approved it? Who will be fired because of it? It’s illegal. Aryeal Jackson, 204 E. Yates Street, spoke on the LimeBikes. She know the owner and many other employees. They pay their staff very well. A lot has been said about this company. The City needs to some fact checking, Theresa Alt, 206 Eddy Street, spoke regarding a letter written by Alderperson Ducson addressed to Chair Murtagh. In a nutshell, it mentioned that we should do away with CIITAP. Don’t let the perfect be the benefit of the good. David Nutter, 243 Cliff Street, spoke on e-scooters. He has supported bike lanes in the City to get the bikes, scooters, etc. off the sidewalks. E-scooters are harder to control than the Limebikes. There are no health benefit in the use of E-scooters. They are not allowed on the Commons. They don’t want them banned from the hills where they are the most dangerous. Sheryl Swink, 321 North Albany Street, from Project Growing Hope, spoke on the Carpenter Park PUD project. At a previous meetings, a MOU was discussed and agreed to. They haven’t seen this as of late. This MOU was to be done prior to the project start. Mary White, 114 (NOT IN MY FRONT YARD) nimfy Sears Street. She is not at all in favor of the Sears/Tioga construction plan. As a taxpayer, she is against it. This little building is certainly not needed for a county office building or needed in the neighborhood. She would like to see the entire plot go back to a building lot. Fay Gougakis, 171 E. State Street, voiced she is totally against the Limebikes here in Ithaca. They are left everywhere. The mayor said there would be a public hearing; there hasn’t been one. This company has repeatedly taken no responsibility. She further spoke on the Harold Square public meeting where she was kicked out and escorted out by the police. She cares about this community and no one listens. Response from the Committee: Alderperson Lewis thanked all who spoke tonight. There will be a presentation regarding the Tioga/Sears Properties as well as the launch of the e-scooters in Ithaca. These are discussion topics tonight. No approval will be taken place. Alderperson Brock also thanked all who came to speak. She ask JoAnn Cornish, Director of Planning, for her clarification of this property mentioned earlier by Anne Kilgore. She also agrees with Ducson. She thinks CIITAP should go away. Chair Murtagh agreed. Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting 4) Announcements, Updates, and Reports Chair Murtagh read into the record the public hearings for the 2019 – 2023 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Action Plan Cycle which are: Thursday, March 28, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Thursday, April 4, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.; and May 8, 6:00 p.m. at the Planning and Economic Development Committee Meeting. He also acknowledged JoAnn’s lifetime achievement award awarded by the DIA. It was very well deserved. 5) Action Items (Voting to Circulate) a) Special Permits and Accessory Apartments Megan Wilson provided information on this topic which was provided in the agenda packet and is copied below. In June 2018, Common Council voted to assign the responsibility for issuing special permits to the Planning and Development Board. This work was previously a responsibility of the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the legislative change that was adopted simply transferred the duties from one board to the other. As the Planning Board began to review applications for special permits, it became clear that the review process outlined under the City’s current special permits ordinance is not consistent with the Board’s other review processes. Planning staff began preparing a revision to the special permits section of the code to make the review process consistent with the Board’s processes for site plan and subdivision review. As work progressed, staff noted a connection between §325-9, Standards for special conditions and special permits, and §325-10, Accessory Apartments. Both sections outlined a review procedure for special permits, and it seemed appropriate to consolidate all procedural steps for special permits in one new section. At the same time, the revision to the accessory apartments section provided an opportunity to review the City’s criteria for accessory apartments and to make some changes that would reflect the Planning Committee’s recent conversations related to infill housing.1 To implement a standardized special permit process and remove barriers related to accessory apartments, there are four separate ordinances for the Planning Committee’s consideration. Alderperson Brock stated what she feels is necessary is a clear definition of infill development. She further asked where Air BnBs fit in with these permits. Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting Megan Wilson stated that we are working on the definition of infill development and will bring that back to this committee next month or after. Any accessory apartments require the owner to live on the property. Alderperson Brock asked the question as to how do we know that this enforcement is done. Chair Murtagh also asked about the use of accessory apartment laws. Alderperson Brock would like to see the neighbors be able to speak on the renewals of these accessory apartments which renew every three years. Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend §325-40, Board of Appeals; Variances The ordinance to be considered shall be as follows: ORDINANCE NO. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the City of Ithaca Common Council as follows: Section 1. Section 325-40B(2)(b) of Chapter 325, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended as follows: (b) Required information. Every appeal or application for relief shall set forth the interpretation that is claimed or the use for which a special permit is sought or the details of the variance applied for and the grounds for which it is claimed that the variance should be granted, as the case may be. Appeals and applications shall be in writing, on forms prescribed by the Board of Appeals, and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board. The applicant shall provide a site plan and such other drawings and/or additional information as is necessary for the Board of Appeals to properly consider the appeal or application for relief. Section 2. Section 325-40B(2)(d) of Chapter 325, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended as follows: (6) Special permit applications for accessory apartments, bed- and-breakfast homes, and home occupations: $100 (7) All other special permit applications (including bed-and- breakfast inns): $150 Section 3. Section 325-40B(2)(e) of Chapter 325, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended as follows: (e) Notices to the public. If a variance, or interpretation or a special permit is requested, the appellant shall send notice of the same by mail to all property owners within 200 feet of the boundaries of the lot under consideration. Such notice shall state the relief sought, the type of use contemplated and such additional information as shall be required by the Zoning Administrator Director of Zoning Administration or the designee of the Director of Planning and Development and shall be mailed five days prior to the meeting of the Planning Board which next precedes the public hearing. Proof of such mailing shall be filed with the Board of Appeals prior to the holding of the public hearing. Section 4. Section 325-40B(2)(f) of Chapter 325, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended as follows: Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Article III, Special Conditions and Special Permits The ordinance to be considered shall be as follows: ORDINANCE NO. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the City of Ithaca Common Council as follows: Section 1. The title of Article III of Chapter 325, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended to read “Special Permits and Related Special Conditions”. Section 2. Section 9 of Chapter 325, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby repealed in its entirety. Section 3. A new section 9, entitled “Special Permits”, of Chapter 325, Zoning, is hereby added to the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca, to read as follows: A. Intent. The intent of this section is to set forth regulations and conditions which shall apply to certain land uses and activities which are incongruous or sufficiently unique in terms of their nature, location and effect on the surrounding environment and the quality of the community to warrant special evaluation of each individual case. B. Applicability. (1) The uses listed under the district regulations in §325-8, District Regulations, which require a special permit from the Planning and Development Board are as follows: (a) Accessory apartments in all R-1, R-2, CR-1, and CR-2 districts. (b) Cemeteries in all districts. (c) Public utility facilities in all districts. (d) Schools and related uses in all residential districts. (e) Nursery schools or child day-care centers in R-2, CR-2 and R-U districts. (f) Neighborhood retail or service commercial facilities in R-2, R-3, CR-2, CR-3, and CR-4 districts. (g) Hospitals or sanatoriums in R-3, CR-3, and CR-4 districts. (h) Any use other than public recreation, classrooms, or living accommodations in P-1 districts that are located within 200 feet of adjoining residential districts. (1) In such P-1 districts, living accommodations within 200 feet of an adjoining residential district shall conform to the use and area regulation applying to the strictest adjoining residential district. (i) Home occupations in all residential districts, unless the home occupation meets all of the following criteria: (1) The occupation does not carry a stock of merchandise or store materials for resale or use in the occupation, except for a reasonable quantity of office supplies incidental to a small office; (2) The occupation does not create traffic or need for parking beyond that which is incidental to the residential use of the Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend §325-8, District Regulations, for the R-3 Zoning District The ordinance to be considered shall be as follows: ORDINANCE NO. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the City of Ithaca Common Council as follows: Section 1. Section 8, District Regulations, of Chapter 325, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended to update a section reference in the district regulations for Permitted Accessory Uses in the R-1 Zoning District to read as follows (changes will appear on the District Regulations Chart, which is a part of Chapter 325): Column 3: Permitted Accessory Uses 8. Home occupations: Special permits are required in certain situations. See §325-9B(1) §3259C{i}. Section 2. Section 8, District Regulations, of Chapter 325, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended to modify the district regulations for Permitted Accessory Uses in the R-3 Zoning District to read as follows (changes will appear on the District Regulations Chart, which is a part of Chapter 325): Column 3: Permitted Accessory Uses 1. Required off-street parking. 2. Private garage for 4 or more cars. 3. Structures for construction purposes, not to remain over two years. 4. Sign in connection with permitted use (see Sign Ordinance, Ch. 272 of City of Ithaca Municipal Code). 5. By special permit: Tower or structures for receipt or transmission of electronic signals for commercial purposes or for the generation of electricity to be used on the premises where generated in any district (see §325-9). Except for personal wireless service facilities. 6. Adult Day Care Home. 7. Home occupations: special permits are required in certain situations (see §325-9B(1)). 8. By special permit: Neighborhood parking area subject to regulation of §325-20(B). 9. Any accessory uses permitted in R-2. Section 3. Section 8, District Regulations, of Chapter 325, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended to modify the district regulations for Permitted Primary Uses in the I-1 District to read as follows (changes will appear on the District Regulations Chart, which is a part of Chapter 325): Column 2: Permitted Primary Uses Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend §325-19, Transition Regulations The ordinance to be considered shall be as follows: ORDINANCE NO. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the City of Ithaca Common Council as follows: Section 1. Section 19, Transition Regulations, of Chapter 325, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended to add the following subsection: E. Development in R-3 Districts which abut R-1 Districts. The development of any permitted use in the R-3a or R-3b Zoning Districts, except a one-family or two-family dwelling, shall be subject to the following special conditions if the land on which the development occurs directly abuts land in either the R-1a or R-1b Zoning District: (1) Minimum lot size (area in square feet): The required area in square feet needed to satisfy the minimum lot size requirement shall be 150% of the requirement shown on the District Regulations Chart for the R-3a or R-3b District. (2) Maximum building height: The maximum building height requirement shall be the same as the requirement for the abutting R-1a or R-1b District. (3) Maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings: The maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings shall be 75% of the requirement shown on the District Regulations Chart for the R-3a or R-3b District. (4) Yard dimensions, side or rear yards: The minimum required side or rear yard requirement shall be 150% of the requirement shown on the District Regulations Chart for the R-3a or R-3b District if the side or rear yard abuts land in the R-1a or R-1b District. Section 2. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon publication of notices as provided in the Ithaca City Charter. Alderperson Smith moved to circulate; seconded by Alderperson Brock. Carried unanimously. Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting b) Carpenter Business Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) Jennifer Kusznir explained the process of the PUD. She agreed to provide the process in an email. The development team provided a presentation of the proposed plan. RE: Planned Unit Development Application for Park Grove Realty and Cayuga Medical Center at Carpenter Circle On February 19, 2019, the City of Ithaca received an application from Whitham Planning and Design, on behalf of Park Grove Realty and Cayuga Medical Center for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) project to be located at Carpenter Circle. According to § 325-12 Planned Unit Developments (PUD), properties located within the City’s Planned Unit Development Overlay District (PUDOD), that contain a project proposal that offers community-wide benefits, may apply to the Common Council for consideration to establish a PUD in order to permit uses not explicitly allowed by the underlying zoning. The PUD legislation states that the Common Council will consider the application for any PUD on the following criteria, among others: 1. Does the project further the health and welfare of the community? 2. Is the project in accordance with the City Comprehensive Plan? 3. Does the project create at least one long-term significant community benefit? The proposed Carpenter Circle project involves the redevelopment of an 8.9 acre parcel located adjacent to Route 13 and off of Third Street. The project includes a 5-story Cayuga Medical Center medical office building, two 6-story mixed use buildings with retail space on the ground floor and market rate residential units on the upper floors, and a 4-story residential building, containing 40 units of affordable housing for those earning between 50-60% of AMI. The project will also include approximately 400 parking spaces to support the development and will include a permanent Community Gardens site. The applicant notes that this project will result in the following community benefits: • There are +/-400 surface parking spots serving the site, utilizing a mix of dedicated and shared parking. • The applicant will collaborate with the Community Gardens in order to provide an improved permanent location for the Community Gardens; CMC and Park Grove Realty will be offering substantial economic assistance and significant professional time towards the improvement of the gardens. • Site access via Route 13 via a curb cut across from Fifth Street, which will require a Break in Access Agreement with NYSDOT; • High-quality public amenities, including improved pedestrian, transit, and bicycle access throughout the site, and public spaces including open green space, plazas for events and/or outdoor dining, a playground, and storm water management gardens featuring native plantings; • An improved gateway into the City of Ithaca on Route 13; • Generation of +/-150 job. • Alignment with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and ongoing planning related to the Route 13 corridor and the Waterfront Zone Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting The application has been reviewed by staff for completeness and has been found to be satisfactorily complete for distribution and review. Should the committee be in agreement, this application will be circulated for comments and a public information session will be held, in accordance with the PUD requirements. If the Committee is in agreement, staff will begin this process and return in May with any comments that are received. If you have questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me. Alderperson Smith moved to circulate; seconded by Alderperson Lewis. Carried unanimously. 6) Action Items (Voting to Send on to Council) a) Southside Plan Adoption of the Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan as Part of Phase II of the City of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan – Declaration of Lead Agency for Environmental Review Moved by Alderperson Smith; seconded by Alderperson Lewis. Carried unanimously. WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176-6 of the City Code require that a lead agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local and state environmental law, and WHEREAS, State Law specifies that, for actions governed by local environmental review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, and WHEREAS, the proposed adoption of an amendment to the comprehensive plan is a “Type I” Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance, and the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby declare itself lead agency for the environmental review of the adoption of the Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan as part of Phase II of the City of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan. Adoption of the Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan as Part of Phase II of the City of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan – Determination of Environmental Significance Moved by Alderperson Smith; seconded by Alderperson Lewis. Carried unanimously. WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is considering the adoption of the Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan as part of Phase II of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, appropriate environmental review has been conducted including the preparation of a Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF), dated February 20, 2019, and WHEREAS, the proposed plan has been reviewed by the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability pursuant to §239-l-m of New York State General Municipal Law, which requires that all actions within 500 feet of a County or State facility, including County and State highways, be reviewed by the County Planning Department, and has also been distributed for review by the City of Ithaca Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission and the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board, and WHEREAS, the proposed action is a “Type I” Action under the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, acting as lead agency, has reviewed the FEAF prepared by planning staff; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby adopts as its own the findings and conclusions more fully set forth in the Full Environmental Assessment Form, dated February 20, 2019, and be it further Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting RESOLVED, that this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby determines that the proposed action at issue will not have a significant effect on the environment, and that further environmental review is unnecessary, and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution constitutes notice of this negative declaration and that the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of the same, together with any attachments, in the City Clerk’s Office, and forward the same to any other parties as required by law. Adoption of the Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan as Part of Phase II of the City of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan – Resolution Moved by Alderperson Smith; seconded by Alderperson Lewis. Carried unanimously. WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan outlines a vision for the city’s future and serves as a guide for future decision- making, policies, and funding, and WHEREAS, the City decided to pursue a two-phased approach to its new Comprehensive Plan, where Phase I entailed the preparation of an “umbrella” plan, Plan Ithaca, that sets forth broad goals and principles to guide future policies throughout the city and where Phase II includes the preparation of specific neighborhood and thematic plans, and WHEREAS, the Common Council adopted Plan Ithaca in September 2015, and the planning process then began to focus on the Phase II plans, and WHEREAS, the Phase II plans provide an opportunity to take a proactive look at specific areas throughout the city, particularly those with significant potential for change, and to implement policies and capital improvements to help implement a shared vision, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the City of Ithaca Municipal Code and New York State General City Law, the Planning and Development Board is responsible for preparing and recommending a new Comprehensive Plan to the Common Council for adoption, and WHEREAS, formed in September 2016, the Southside Neighborhood Plan Committee was composed of 15 area residents, including members of the Planning and Development Board and Common Council, and worked with City Planning staff to conduct public outreach and prepare the draft plan, and WHEREAS, the complete draft Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan was made available for public review in September 2018, and the Committee hosted community events, neighborhood meetings, and an online survey to gather comments on the draft plan, and WHEREAS, following its review of the comments, the Committee revised the draft plan to incorporate public input, and WHEREAS, at its meeting on December 19, 2018, the Southside Neighborhood Plan Committee voted to recommend the draft Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan, dated December 19, 2018, for review and consideration by the Planning and Development Board as part of Phase II of the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board reviewed the draft plan at its December 2018 and January 2019 meetings and voted unanimously on January 22, 2019 to recommend the draft Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan, dated December 19, 2018, for review and adoption by the Common Council as part of Phase II of the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the draft plan was presented to the Planning & Economic Development Committee on February 13, 2019, and following that meeting, was circulated for additional comment, and Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting WHEREAS, the draft Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan was submitted for review by the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability pursuant to §239-l-m of New York State General Municipal Law, which requires that all actions within 500 feet of a county or state facility, including county and state highways, be reviewed by the County Planning Department, and was also distributed for review by the City’s boards and commissions, and WHEREAS, the adoption of the Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan as part of Phase II of the Comprehensive Plan is a Type I action, and the Common Council, as lead agency, has completed environmental review and determined that the action will not have a significant impact on the environment, and WHEREAS, a public hearing for the adoption of the plan was held on March 13, 2019, and WHEREAS, the Common Council has considered the draft Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan as recommended by the Southside Neighborhood Plan Committee and the Planning and Development Board; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, RESOLVED, RESOLVED, RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby adopts the Greater Southside Neighborhood Plan, dated December 19, 2018, as part of Phase II of the Comprehensive Plan, and be it further RESOLVED,RESOLVED,RESOLVED,RESOLVED, that this Comprehensive Plan shall serve as a guide for future decisions made by Common Council, City boards and commissions, and City staff, and be it further RESOLVED,RESOLVED,RESOLVED,RESOLVED, that Common Council shall establish regular reviews and updates of the Comprehensive Plan every five years. b) Intercity Bus Resolution DRAFT RESOLUTION - Renewal of Bus Operator Agreements to Continue Bus Operations on Green Street Moved by Alderperson Smith; seconded by Alderperson Lewis. with amendments. Carried unanimously. 1. WHEREAS, Section 346-31 of the City Code states that no bus shall operate, stop on or stand on any City street, nor shall such bus pick up or discharge passengers on any such City street or curb, or any other public property, or within 200 feet of any City bus stop in the corporate limits of the City of Ithaca, unless a permit is obtained from the Common Council or its designee, and 2. WHEREAS, in September 2018, Common Council passed a resolution to allow the use of 100 East Green Street as an intercity bus stop, and 3. WHEREAS, staff prepared and executed agreements with the intercity operators for a 6 month trial period, and 4. WHEREAS, the intercity bus operator agreements will expire in on March 31, 2019, and 5. WHEREAS, staff from Planning and Public Works have been continually evaluating this program to determine whether this location is feasible as a long term solution for intercity bus use, and Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting 6. WHEREAS, staff has determined that the inclusion of an intercity bus stop is convenient for bus patrons to be able to connect to points around the City or to alternate travel modes, that increased foot traffic helps to support local businesses, and that on most days during the trial period, there have not been significant issues, and all of the buses have been able to use the street, and 7. WHEREAS, staff also found that the inclusion of intercity buses to Downtown has created some challenges, including City crews not having the capacity to remove snow from the street and sidewalk early enough to allow for the bus top to remain functional; intercity buses parking in the TCAT spaces; lack of rest areas for intercity passengers; drivers and passengers loading luggage on the street side of the buses; and too many on street buses during holidays and other large travel days; and 8. WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Common Council conditionally renew the agreement until August 31, 2019, in order to allow for a full year evaluation of this site, and 9. WHEREAS, staff recommends that the agreement include conditions in order to ensure that the on street traffic continue to flow safely and effectively; now, therefore be it, 1. RESOLVED, that the Common Council approves the continued use of East Green Street/NYS Route 79 for Shortline/Coach USA, Trailways of New York, and Greyhound to operate transit services for an additional 6 month period, to expire on August 31, 2019, with the following conditions: • City staff will convene a meeting with bus providers to discuss changes that need to be made in order to continue with Green Street intercity bus service. The bus companies will also be informed that there is no room for expansion of future service at this location so that they can make an informed decision of whether this space meets their needs now and in the future. • The City will paint the bus lanes on Green Street and will charge the intercity bus providers for this improvement. This will be an additional charge above the use agreement fee. • Buses will specify dates with additional buses (holidays, student arrival and departure dates) and will provide on street staff on these dates to direct customers to their buses and bus drivers to the appropriate pick-up locations. If the City determines that an additional CSO needs to be assigned to this area during heavy traffic times in order to issue tickets, the City will charge the bus operators for this service. This will be an additional charge above the agreement fee. • All of the bus companies will be required to provide accommodations for their Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting passengers. This can be accomplished through an agreement with an existing facility, but they must show proof that they have permission to use existing facilities. • The bus permit agreement will continue to allow for revocation for failure to comply with requirements. There will be no tolerance of unloading luggage on the street side, encroaching on the bike lane, unloading from a travel lane, or any other behavior deemed unsafe by the City. • If additional improvements are determined to be necessary to allow for safe, unimpeded traffic flow, the City will pass the costs onto the bus operators. Be it further; 2. RESOLVED, that the Common Council will re-assess this agreement prior to August 31, 2019, in order to determine whether to continue to allow Green Street to be used for intercity buses. 7) Discussion a) Presentation – Tompkins County Purchase of Tioga/Sears Properties Jason Malino, Tompkins County Administrator, provided a presentation of what the County would like to do with the Tioga/Sears Streets Properties. He showed many scenarios to consider. This was strictly informational only. Alderperson Smith thanked Jason for the presentation. c) Launch of E-scooters in Ithaca A presentation was made regarding the use of E-scooters in Ithaca. Chair Murtagh stated he would like this to go to the Mobility, Accessibility, and Transportation Commission (MAT) and come back to this committee in April. He is concerned about safety and whether the City has the infrastructure to accommodate this. Alderperson Lewis shares the same concerns of Chair Murtagh. She is concerned that there isn’t that much data available on the use of e-scooters. She is concerned of the safety of the scooters as well as the use or not the use of helmets. Alderperson Smith also agreed with Alderperson Lewis about the lack of data. We need to compare apples to apples in order to know what we’re getting into. Alderperson Nguyen stated he would like to see some tracking of the condition of the City sidewalks. Approved at the May 8, 2020 PEDC Meeting Chair Murtagh stated he is not against the use of e-scooters. It’s the e-scooter share programs. It might be different if people own their own e-scooters and are educated with the proper use and maintenance of them. Alderperson Lewis stated she would not like to see the e-scooters take the place of the LimeBikes. The presenters asked for clarification as to who should compile an MOU. Should it be the City attorney? Alderperson Brock stated that it should be the City attorney but the presenters could certainly provide the necessary components of an MOU. The presenters stated they will go back through their presentation and address the questions asked during this meeting and bring it the MATCom meeting asking for a recommendation to come back to this committee. 8) Review and Approval of Minutes a) February 2019 Moved by Alderperson Smith as amended; seconded by Alderperson Brock. Passed unanimously. 9) Adjournment Moved by Alderperson Smith; seconded by Alderperson Lewis. Carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.