T H E G E N E V A C I T Y C O U N C I L ACTION MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, :30 PM

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1 T H E G E N E V A C I T Y C O U N C I L ACTION MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, :30 PM Presiding Ronald Alcock, Mayor 1. ROLL CALL Present: Clr. Greco, Clr. Hagerman, Clr. Camera, Clr. Marino, Clr. Valentino, Clr. D Amico, and Clr. Eddington Excused: Clr Gramling 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Eddington: seconded by Clr. Camera MOVED THAT Council adjourn to executive session at 6:32pm pursuant to the open meetings law section 105(D) regarding proposed, pending or current litigation ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Eddington: seconded by Clr. Valentino MOVED THAT Council adjourn the executive session at 6:48pm and return to the regular meeting 3. FOUNDRY UPDATE I. NYSDEC Neighborhood Remediation Update Remedial Design Continued development of design plans for the following groups of properties where construction is expected to occur during the 2019 construction season (approximately April-November): o The block bounded by Lafayette Avenue, Genesee Street, and John Street. Meetings are expected to be held with these owners in January to review remedial design plans. o Two properties on the east side of Clinton Street. (No Further Action letters have been issued for the other parcels on this block.) o The south side of Middle Street from Wadsworth Street east to 60 Middle Street, and 107 Wadsworth Street. Continued structural assessments on this block. o Six properties on Wadsworth and Herbert Streets north of Pepsi Lane. Soil sampling results were mailed to the owners of these properties. Began structural assessments of these properties.

2 Sent soil sampling analytical results to the owners of the properties on the east side of Genesee Street and Genesee Park Place, from 73 Genesee Street south to 25 Genesee Park Place. Construction is not expected to occur on these properties during Remedial Construction Continued installation of fencing and sheds near the corner of Middle and Wadsworth Streets and on State Street. The contractor will continue addressing outstanding restoration items when the new construction season begins in the spring. II. Foundry Remediation Foundry remediation and restoration is complete. The City will monitor the grass and tree growth in the Spring. Resident outreach City of Geneva Residents waiting for remediation continue to utilize the Friday FoodLink Curbside voucher program for weekly fresh vegetables and fruits. Residents with dogs waiting for remediation can use the Dog Park voucher program by registering at the City Clerk s office at City Hall. Jessica Avila is available to residents and encourages anyone with concerns or ideas to contact her at City Hall on the first floor, at gnrc@geneva.ny.us or APPROVED MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5 AND DECEMBER 19, 2018 MEETINGS ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Eddington: seconded by Clr. Marino MOVED THAT the minutes of the December 5, 2018 Council meetings be approved ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye Clr. Hagerman, Clr. Camera, Clr. Marino, Clr. D Amico, Clr. Eddington, and Mayor Alcock Abstain - Clr. Greco and Clr. Valentino Excused - Clr. Gramling MOTION CARRIED ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Eddington: seconded by Clr. Valentino MOVED THAT the minutes of the December 19, 2018 Council meetings be approved ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye Clr. Hagerman, Clr. Camera, Clr. Greco, Clr. D Amico, Clr. Eddington, Clr. Valentino and Mayor Alcock Abstain - Clr. Marino Excused - Clr. Gramling MOTION CARRIED

3 5. CLAIMS/CORRESPONDENCE The City Clerk reported there were no claims filed against the City during the month of December PUBLIC COMMENT 7. RESOLUTION APPROVING ONTARIO COUNTY S LOCAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Comptroller Adam Blowers presented the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Geneva has already submitted its proposal for its allocation of County landfill funds for 2016, 2017, and 2018 for the purpose of developing a City-based composting facility (for the processing of a portion of the City s bio-solid residual sludge from its WWTP and food waste collected from residents and local commercial entities); and WHEREAS, Ontario County has accepted the City s proposal and as a final step for their disbursement of funds to the City of Geneva requires the execution of a contract with the County before implementing this project; and WHEREAS, the funds must be paid back to Ontario County if not used by December 31, 2018; and WHEREAS, Ontario County has offered an extension of these funds until December 31, 2019 in order to complete the project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Geneva City Council herby authorizes the City staff to execute an extension agreement with Ontario County for the use of these funds estimated to be approximately $118 K for the first three years 2016, 2017, and 2018 and allocate them toward the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the first phase of a composting facility to be located at its former transfer station next to its Marsh Creek WWTP in the City of Geneva. ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Valentino: seconded by Clr. Eddington MOVED THAT this resolution be approved

4 8. RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY EQUIPMENT SURPLUS PROPERTY Comptroller Adam Blowers presented the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Geneva no longer has use for the following items: Pagers TYPE Minitor II Minitor III Minitor IV All pagers have chargers and cords Radios TYPE P1225 HT750 HT1000 Macom Radios TYPE Macom Model D2BMCX serial # Macom Model D2BMCX serial # Motorola Mobile Radio Model:AAM24DKD9AA2AN Serial # 103TEQP245 Motorola Miprek Model: T81JJA2900AK Serial # 433HEN WHIP ANTENNA 1 BOX MISC PARTS - CORDS, BRACKETS, ETC. 2 HARRIS CAR SPEAKERS LS102824VI0RIA 2 MACOM MODEL KRY /12 SERIAL RP39139 CAR HEAD UNITS 1 MOTOROLA VEHICLE HEAD UNIT MAXTRAC300 1 QUICKMOUNT VEHICLE HEAD UNIT 3 MOTOROLA MIKES HMN1056D, HMN1056C, AARMN4025B 1 MACOM MIKE 344A4528P55 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

5 3 metal stokes baskets 2 lengths of rope 1 wooden handle fold up litter 1 AMPLIFIER - TOA 500 MODEL A-512A SERIAL # WHITE CONE ANTENNEAS 3 10W WOODEN CASED SPEAKERS 1 MOTOROLA PLECTRON MODEL M01CMB1103B SERIAL # 237AGA REALISTIC AMPLIFIER MPA V-12V MODEL MPA-20 1 REALISTIC MPA W PA AMPLIFIER SERIAL # MODEL# FLUSH MOUNT CEILING SPEAKERS 1 MOTOROLA BASE STATION MICROPHONE MODEL: B1914A SERIAL # 443INV REALISTIC MPA-45 35WATT PA AMPLIFIER SERIAL # MOTOROLA SPEAKERS HSN4010A; HSN4002A NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Geneva, New York, that the above equipment be declared surplus property, and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED the proceeds from the sale of the surplus equipment will be used as trade for upgraded equipment. ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Eddington: seconded by Clr. Hagerman MOVED THAT this resolution be approved 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR PARRROTT HALL City Manager Sage Gerling presented the following resolution: WHEREAS, Parrot Hall is located on West North Street in the City on the Campus of the Cornell AgriTech Center, a part of Cornell University s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Cornell), and, WHEREAS, Parrott Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and Chapter 350 of the Geneva City Code as a historic building and structure, and WHEREAS, Parrott Hall was transferred to the Jurisdiction of the New State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation ( Parks ) in July of 1979, and, WHEREAS, Parrot Hall is in a state of disrepair and is in need of stabilization, and WHEREAS, the City and Parks have agreed to enter into a License Agreement granting the City access to Parrott Hall for the purpose of stabilization, repair, and remediation pending complete rehabilitation and reuse;

6 WHEREAS, the draft terms of the License Agreement are attached and are still under negotiation; and WHEREAS, the Friends of Parrott Hall, the Landmark Society of Western New York, and the Preservation League, (hereinafter referred to as the Coalition ), have agreed to partner with the City to stabilize, repair and reuse Parrott Hall; WHEREAS, the draft terms of the Memorandum of Understanding are attached and are still under negotiation; and WHEREAS, the City has agreed to only take title of Parrott Hall for the purpose of a pass through to another entity; and WHEREAS, the City has agreed to add Parrott Hall to the City s liability and property coverage and Workers Compensation and Disability Benefits Insurance for City employees; and WHEREAS, the City has agreed to support efforts through staff resources and be a pass through for grant funds as applicable; and WHEREAS, all parties have agreed to keep Cornell University up to date on the process of stabilization, repair and remediation and to work with Cornell University to identify and implement a use for Parrott Hall that WHEREAS, a value of the City s Comprehensive Plan recognizes our architectural assets are important to us; and WHEREAS, this plan states that we will protect and enhance our architectural heritage and prioritize the preservation of our historic and architectural assets; and WHEREAS, Parrott Hall, listed as the Denton House at 643 North Street, is listed as an historic structure in the City s Code, Chapter 350: Zoning, Article X: Historic Zoning; and WHEREAS, a purpose of the article is to safeguard the heritage of the City of Geneva by preserving districts and buildings and structures in the City which reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic, political and architecture heritage; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Geneva, New York authorizes the City Manager to execute the final License Agreement with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation to use and occupy Parrott Hall and the final Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Parrott Hall, Landmark Society of Western New York and the Preservation League of New York for the purposes of stabilization, repair and remediation of Parrott Hall. ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Valentino: seconded by Clr. Hagerman MOVED THAT this resolution be approved ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye Clr. Hagerman, Clr. Camera, Clr. Marino, Clr. D Amico, Clr. Eddington, Clr. Valentino and Mayor Alcock Nay - Clr. Greco Excused - Clr. Gramling MOTION CARRIED

7 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 7 N. GENESEE STREET Comptroller Adam Blowers presented the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Geneva owns real property at 7 N Genesee St, tax map # ; and WHEREAS, the Geneva City Council has deemed that the property no longer serves a public purpose and should be sold at auction; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the potential sale of this property on November 7, 2018; and WHEREAS, disposal of this property is determined to be in the best interest of the City of Geneva, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Geneva City Council, hereby and in due form, directs the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and execute documents necessary to affect the sale of property at 7 N Genesee St, tax map # ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Eddington: seconded by Clr. Valentino MOVED THAT this resolution be approved ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye Clr. Hagerman, Clr. Greco, Clr. Marino, Clr. D Amico, Clr. Eddington, Clr. Valentino and Mayor Alcock Nay - Clr. Camera Excused - Clr. Gramling MOTION CARRIED 11. UPDATE OF OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES DIRECTION 12. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 335 ENTITLED TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES OF THE CITY OF GENEVA MUNICIPAL CODE WASHINGTON STREET City Manager Sage Gerling presented the following ordinance for first reading: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Geneva, New York that Chapter 335, entitled Traffic & Vehicles of the City of Geneva Municipal Code be amended as follows: That Section , entitled Parking, Standing and Stopping Restrictions is hereby amended to read as follows: Washington Street: Delete on both sides from December 1 st through April 1 st :

8 Alternate parking from a point 30 feet east from the intersection of Pulteney Street to a point 30 feet west of intersection of Park Place Add on both sides from December 1 st through April 1 st : Alternate parking from a point 110 feet east of the intersection of Pulteney Street to a point 30 west of the intersection of Park Place ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Valentino: seconded by Clr. D Amico MOVED THAT this ordinance be approved for first reading 13. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 335 ENTITLED TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES OF THE CITY OF GENEVA MINUCIPAL CODE ARGYLE STREET City Manager Sage Gerling presented the following ordinance for first reading: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Geneva, New York that Chapter 335, entitled Traffic & Vehicles of the City of Geneva Municipal Code be amended as follows: That Section , entitled Parking, Standing and Stopping Restrictions is hereby amended to read as follows: Argyle Street: Add on the south side: No parking from the east curb line of Madison Street for a distance of 40 feet easterly ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Valentino: seconded by Clr. Greco MOVED THAT this ordinance be approved for first reading ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye Clr. Hagerman, Clr. Greco, Clr. Camera, Clr. D Amico, Clr. Eddington, Clr. Valentino and Mayor Alcock Nay - Clr. Marino Excused - Clr. Gramling MOTION CARRIED 14. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ONTARIO COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL ALL HAZARD

9 MITIGATION PLAN City Manager Sage Gerling presented the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Geneva, with assistance from Ontario County and the Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council has gathered information and prepared an update to the Ontario County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan; and WHEREAS, said plan has been prepared in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and WHEREAS, on 12/3/18 FEMA determined that additional action sheets submitted by the City of Geneva were acceptable and subsequently the City of Geneva is now eligible to adopt the plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Geneva has reviewed said plan and affirms that it will be updated no less than every five years; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Geneva adopts the Ontario County Multi- Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan, last updated July of 2018 with the additional action sheets approved by FEMA, as this jurisdiction s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Valentino: seconded by Clr. Camera MOVED THAT this resolution be approved 15. BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS ACTION TAKEN by Clr. D Amico: seconded by Clr. Greco MOVED THAT Donald Wheeler be appointed to the Fire Commissioner position ACTION TAKEN by Clr. D Amico: seconded by Clr. Eddington MOVED THAT Paul Passavant be recommended to the Ontario County Planning Board for appointment 16. PUBLIC COMMENT 17. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

10 18. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 19. ADJOURNMENT ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Eddington: seconded by Clr. Valentino MOVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:43pm Lori Guinan. City Clerk