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AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

CITY OF GENEVA, NEW YORK

MAY 6, 2020

EXECUTIVE SESSION @ 5:30pm For the purposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities,

or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING STARTS AT 7:00PM

Per Executive Order No. 202.1, this meeting will take place via videoconference, and can be viewed on Spectrum Cable Channel 1304 or Finger Lakes TV link

https:llfingerlakestv.org/live/

I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor, Steve Valentino

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. FOUNDRY UPDATE

V. COUNTY SUPERVISOR UPDATE

VI. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES This portion of the meeting is dedicated to correction of meeting minutes for the following Council session:

A. April 1 , 2020 (Regular Council Meeting)

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT - Residents wishing to comment, please email City Clerk, Lori Guinan [email protected] with your comments prior to the start of the meeting. City staff can read your comments or you can share them live during the meeting. If live, we will send a Zoom invitation.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS This portion of the meeting is dedicated to consideration of matters that have been previously considered by City Council. These include:

A. Discussion on Potential Financial Loss Due to COVID-19 and Fund Balance Guidance: Presented by Asst. City Manager Blowers and City Manager Gerling

B. Resolution Authorizing Employment of Special Legal Counsel: Presented by City Attorney Emil Bove # 16-2020

C. Resolution Authorizing Green Innovation Grant Program and Authorization for Representative to Execute Grant Agreement: Presented by City Manager Gerling # 17-2020

D. Resolution for Authorization and Appropriation of Local Match for Green Innovation Grant Program: Presented by City Manager Gerling # 18-2020

E. Resolution Classifying the Enhancements to Routes 5 & 20 and Downtown Streetscape Green Infrastructure Project as a Type II Action under SEQRA and Determining no Review Required: Presented by City Manager Gerling # 19-2020

F. Resolution Affecting Sale of City of Geneva Industrial Development Agency Property: Presented by City Manager Gerling # 20-2020

G. Resolution Establishing a Public Hearing for CDBG Economic development Grant for CCMI, Inc and Assured Edge Solutions (AES): Presented by City Manager Gerling # 21-2020

H. Resolution Requesting Ontario County Landfill Compensation: Presented by Clr. Camera # 22-2020

I. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with BluePrint Geneva, Inc for Public Garden on City-Owned Parcel: Presented by City Manager Gerling # 23-2020

J. Discussion of Chicken Keeping Ordinance K. LDC Appointment

IX. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS This porlion of the meeting is dedicated to presentation of reporls by the Mayor and City Councilors on non-action matters that have not been addressed elsewhere on the agenda

X. CITY MANAGER REPORT This porlion of the meeting is dedicated to presentation of a reporl by the City Manager on non-action matters that have not been addressed elsewhere on the agenda.

XI. ADJOURNMENT

THE GENEVA CITY COUNCIL

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 1, 2020 - 7:00 PM

Per Executive Order No. 202.1, this meeting took place via videoconference, and was shown on Spectrum Cable Channel 1304 and Finger Lakes TV link https://fingerlakestv.org/live/

Presiding - Steve Valentino, Mayor

1. ROLL CALL

Present: Clr. Gaglianese, Clr. Noone, Clr. Burrall, Clr. Regan, Clr. Pealer, Clr. Camera, Clr. Salamendra, and Clr Pruett

2. COVID-19 UPDATE

Clr. Regan said she would like to thank Councilman Salamendra for the work in getting this going, the Town of Geneva for joining in on the effort, and BluePrint Geneva for pulling together some amazing resources and community volunteers, and she has to site also in particular, Jeff Henderson for his great work behind their website - ConnectGeneva.com. It's up and running, and provides local resources to get people the services they need, and to volunteer to help if they wish to in some way, or just to connect themselves to neighbors, friends and Geneva businesses. It is very easy to navigate. It's in Spanish as well as English. Anyone can connect right through by just typing it into their browser or through the Geneva City website. It contains all kinds of things - ways to volunteer, to find out what services are available, a Geneva YouTube channel that will provide a connection while everyone is following rules and staying home. There are area musicians who perform or provided a video. Geneva citizens will read a story, it has exercise videos from the YMCA, talks from the Historical Society and a lot more. It's a play list that is building, and it will change as time goes on. There is a photo gallery that highlights some of the nice things our neighbors and friends have been up to. There is a map included that provides information on how to reach out to local businesses; who is open and a little bit about what the services are they are offering at this strange and unprecedented time. There are links to providers separate from the resources mentioned first where residents can just click on and get to a site that will provide something people are looking for. The idea was to combine into one place the information people are looking for especially with ties to the local, and ConnectGeneva does that. The most important part for people is the services. For people who don't have an internet connection, there are two hotlines established as well; one is in Spanish and one is in English, and they say the same thing providing tips, some resources, what people can do and, the usual guidelines about how to take care of ourselves at this time. Part of the effort in this is also getting the word out. A bright orange postcard, is coming in the mail. It lists the

precautions in English and in Spanish, and on the other side it will provide resources. There is a new video on the city website that has been translated.

Clr. Salamendra said she also wanted to express her thanks and gratitude to the people who have helped get this initiative up and running. She thanked Clr. Regan and all of the service providers who sat in on the call. She ran through thanking them and also giving just a little bit of an insight into the kinds of things that are being offered. She thanked BluePrint Geneva who is offering grocery deliveries, free remote tax preparation and in conjunction with Chef Samantha Buyskes is providing free dinners to-go at the Methodist Church on Main Street, at the community lunch distribution point, every Saturday from 3-4:30pm; Catholic Charities, which has funds available for emergency financial needs, including a dedicated fund for people suffering domestic violence; the Center of Concern Food Pantry, which is open from 11 am-1 pm Monday through Friday; the Family Counseling of the Finger Lakes which is providing tele-counseling (online or over the phone) to help with mental health needs; Finger Lakes Health who has a COVID-19 hotline available Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, staffed by nurses. This hotline can answer questions about the virus and the number is (315) 787-5110; Finger Lakes Community Health who is still providing a full range of services. They ask that people do not come to the office if experiencing any symptoms of respiratory illness, but call (315) 781-8448 for instructions and assistance; the Geneva Boys and Girls Club Community Center who is providing dinner at their Carter Road location for over 200 people every night, delivering games to families, and running a hotline for homework help; the Geneva City School District is providing breakfast and lunch to-go from 11 am-1 pm Monday through Friday at the Carter Road Bus Loop, West Street School, and the Goodman Street Boys and Girls Club; the Geneva Community Lunch Program is providing lunch to-go from 11 :45am-12:15pm Monday through Friday at the Methodist Church at 340 South Main Street; the Geneva Family YMCA for offering emergency childcare for essential workers, and offering online workouts and other engaging virtual activities; the Jim Dooley Center for Early Learning is offering emergency childcare for essential workers; LAWNY is available to help address housing or other legal issues you may be facing. They have established a COVIDspecific webpage to keep you informed: https://www.lawny.org/node/362; Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes is still here for people to call their hotline if experiencing violence in the home; the Salvation Army has emergency financial assistance available, is open 9:30am-noon and can provide delivery if needed, St. Peter's Community Arts Academy, in conjunction with Beef and Brew, is providing a free dinner and bag of groceries at 5pm Saturday, April 4th. Meal pickup is at the church at 149 Genesee Street. Clr. Salamendra thanked all of these community partners and said all of these resources can be found on the ConnectGeneva website. In addition to these incredible community partners, she thanked the City Staff that have worked so hard to get the mailer out in a timely fashion, translated countless communications into Spanish, and dedicated time to help get this Task Force off the ground. And most importantly, she said she wanted to thank: the essential workers-nurses, doctors, drivers, grocery store workers, gas station attendants, cleaners, and so many more--who are risking their lives to keep our community healthy. She thanked everyone who are staying home even though it is financially and personally challenging to do so. She said many people are "physically distancing" but we don't need to be socially isolated. She hopes people will check out the ConnectGeneva website and make connections with their neighbors. She has been amazed by the number of Genevans reaching out to help and the incredible initiative people have taken, whether that's dropping off medicine, checking in on an elder, or building a food distribution program. She is excited how the site is a way for everyone to be involved. She said

we all have something to give: our time, money, skills, or even just a friendly voice on a call. And as this crisis continues, we all are going to need something. With so many people out of work and isolated, others working from home, caring for children and elders, people can start to feel overwhelmed. Many of us are going to need groceries, some are going to need financial help, some will need mental health services, some will need a friend, some need secure housing, or new games for your kids. All of these are a necessary, part of what it takes to survive. The site and the Task Force are about people connecting with each other, and from now on, we're going to work together to get through this.

City Manager Gerling said that she hopes everybody's hearts are filled with so much gratitude. She thanked Clr. Regan and Clr. Salamendra and everybody for so many efforts, and she hopes this is a journey that will continue many, many years to come as we connect in new ways. She said from ConnectGeneva.com people can link to the city website, link to the Town, and the County's website for information regarding all of those entities as well as additional COVID-19 information. On the City business side, every staff member is ready and able to help residents. Police and fire departments are out responding to calls in the community. The public works department is running the water and wastewater facilities as well as being out in our community maintaining our wonderful facilities and sites. Code enforcement and firefighters are still doing some essential inspections. The City Clerk's Office is open for appointments only when there is a special need. All office staff are available, they are working from home, but they are reachable by email and also on the phone. The City website has contact information. She said she is grateful to, and proud of, all of the staff. They were quick and efficient and creative on how to mobilize and to work differently. She said the water bill is coming out this week and the due date has been extended to June 1 st. As always residents can set up payments as well and just work with our city staff as needed. Any questions that come in as a complaint are going to be put temporarily on hold. We will notify the owner, but we will not be going out and doing the inspections until a later date when the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. She said staff is still doing the point-of-sale program as people are underway for selling their homes. Parks are open for walking and running, but we're asking that for all the playgrounds and courts for organized sports that that not happen during this time. She said it is so exciting to see everyone walking in the neighborhoods and leaving messages on windows and hand written messages on the sidewalks. They bring joy to everyone. The elevator project at city hall is moving forward during this time as it is an essential piece for getting our residents with accessibility challenges back to city hall. In addition, she and Adam Blowers are reaching out to local businesses to determine the nuances and specific issues that they are facing. Any business owners who want to talk with them should call 315-789-6104. She also gave an update for the Foundry from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation which she read: To date, the Geneva Foundry cleanup project has been deemed emergency construction implemented for the protection of human health and the environment that is being performed by essential businesses. The new remedial construction season began March 25, 2020, with some policies and practices modified in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. If NYSDEC is instructed to stop work by executive order, the contractor will pause all construction-related activities. There is a new DEC Foundry update that is available through the city's website with a more in-depth monthly report, and on the first page of the City's website there's a new button that says "Foundry" where you can find that information more easily. In addition, during this time, for city support, Jessica Avila is available for residents to speak with or email. Her email is [email protected] or residents can call her as well and speak to her in either English or Spanish 315-759-

7354. Due to the Governor's Executive Orders for COVID-19, FoodLink Curbside's mobile market for fresh vegetables and fruits is not operating at this time. Voucher programs for both FoodLink Curbside and the Dog Park will become available again once both programs are up and running again. Lastly, as was mentioned, this is our first video conference, and we will be working to have public comment at future council meetings via video feed if we are still going this route next month.

3. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES

ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Burrall; seconded by Clr. Camera MOVED THAT the minutes of the March 4, 2020 Regular Council meeting be approved

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Noone; seconded by Clr. Burrall MOVED THAT the minutes of the March 9, 2020 Special Council meeting be approved

ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye - Clr. Gaglianese, Clr. Noone, Clr. Pealer, Clr. Camera, Clr. Burrall, and Mayor Valentino

Abstain· Clr. Salamendra, Clr Pruett and Clr. Regan MOTION CARRIED

4. RESOLUTION MODIFYING DEED RESTRICTIONS FOR 97 HILLCREST AVE

Asst. City Manager Blowers presented the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the City of Geneva owned real property at 97 Hillcrest Ave, tax map # 104.6-4-38 and sold to the highest bidder at $59,000; and

WHEREAS, an owner-occupied deed restriction was placed on this property for a period of five years; and

WHEREAS, the potential buyer wants to purchase the property and is requesting removal of the owneroccupied deed restriction.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Geneva City Council, hereby and in due form, directs the City Manager and City Attomey to prepare and execute documents necessary to remove the owneroccupied deed restriction of the property at 97 Hillcrest Ave, tax map # 104.6-4-38.

Clr. Regan said that council needs to remember the clock is running already on this restriction, so at this point there are 26 months remaining. If this sale were to go through and a new buyer had the house, renovated the house, put the house on the market, and then went to sell it again, another year could go by. She said she can't imagine a new homebuyer purchasing this house with the intention of living in it and finding the restriction a deterrent in any way. The only time a buyer would hesitate to purchase a home with that kind of a restriction on it is if they wanted to do exactly what the regulation is put there to avoid - rent it to someone else or Airbnb it, or

something along those lines. She noted two recent sales of homes with the same conditions exactly. Someone purchased a house from the city, they flipped it, that house was put on the market and it sold, and the restriction time left on that clock was higher because this will be down pretty low by the time this house could really come to market. She feels council really can't be making rulings like this, and in the end look at them on a house-to-house level. It's a rule that applies to the whole city. As much as she wants to see this renovated, and as much as she trusts this buyer to do a good job, she doesn't think council can move forward on this in good faith with the rulings in place. Her vote will be no on it.

Clr. Camera said that Clr. Regan's analysis is very good, and council has decided they like this restriction as a regular process of moving properties. He said he is conflicted because he would like to see the house renovated, and he thinks this buyer will do a good job, but if staff thinks the policy is working for us in general, then he's not sure he wants to make the exception.

Clr. Pealer said that it really shouldn't matter if council knows the buyer or the seller because the reason why the city made this decision was because it was an overall desire or will of the general population. He feels council should honor it. He doesn't like the prospect of undoing past agreements or legislation unless there's a major compelling reason that council should on a systemic level, and not a personal level.

Clr. Pruett said he thinks the best thing for the city is to get the property in good shape and back on the tax roll at a higher value than it is right now, and he thinks allowing this would give us that opportunity to do the best thing for the city.

Clr. Camera said he has confidence in this buyer putting $50,000+ into this house and getting it on the tax rolls and sold. He is concemed that somebody with less means could buy it, put less money in it, and we risk ending up with a half-baked renovation.

Mayor Valentino said that council wanted to drive owner occupancy and reduce the level of landlord and rental property in the City of Geneva, and he thinks it's important that it helps the neighborhoods.

ACTION TAKEN by Clro Camera; seconded by Clro Regan MOVED THAT this resolution be approved

ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye - Clro Gaglianese and Clr Pruett Nay - Clro Pealer, Clro Camera, Clro Noone, Clro Regan, Clro Salamendra,

and Mayor Valentino Abstain· Clro Burrall

MOTION DEFEATED

5. BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

ACTION TAKEN by Clro Camera; seconded by Clro Gaglianese MOVED THAT Carole Brown be appointed to the Industrial Development Agency Board


Clr. Camera said that Mr. Brennan being a developer and also being on the Historic Districts Commission might set things up for some conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest. Clr. Burrall noted that if any of Mr. Brennan's properties come before the commission, he would be required to recuse himself. He also said that this applicant came to the commission from the Historical Society which interviews people and makes a recommendation to city council.

ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Pruett; seconded by Clr. Burrall MOVED THAT John Brennan be appointed to the Historic Districts Commission


ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Camera; seconded by Clr. Gaglianese MOVED THAT Victoria Lehman, Sharon Best, Henry Roenke, and Timothy Buckley be reappointed to the Historic Districts Commission


6. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

Clr. Camera asked about getting water and electricity to the butterfly gardens during the DRI renovations. He also noted that pet owners in the downtown area are not picking up after their animals, and he asked if we could get some bag holders in the area for people to use. Clr. Camera said he wanted to thank all the health care workers, the doctors, and the RN's, the LPN's, the PA's, who are working long hours and risking infection every day, and the facility people who maintain hospitals, the clinical environments that keep them operational and safe. He also thanked healthcare workers' families who worry about their loved ones who work longer hours and are in a much more dangerous environment than in the past. He is grateful and thankful to the retail food service companies, managers, and staff for keeping the shelves stocked and sanitized so we can eat our favorite foods and shop for them in safety. He is grateful to government workers at all levels, military, civilian, state, local and national and research who are focusing on the local and national implications of this pandemic to fashion an effective response to the current situation, and who will learn from this experience, and assure that there is a heightened readiness and capacity building in the future administrations, so we will be ahead of the next one. Clr. Camera said he is grateful to the military and the State Department and all the relief personnel who are currently on assignment in foreign countries, in war zones who are facing life and death on a regular basis, all at the same time worrying about their loved ones at home. And lastly, but not least, he is grateful and thankful to the fourth estate, the mainstream media, those that subscribe to journalistic principles of truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, fairness and public accountability. Their reporting of the science behind this crisis has never been more important, because it keeps the science of this pandemic at the forefront of their action. Lastly, he said that he would like to send a letter to the Governor to see about selling newspapers at the

Welcome Center for people to sit by the lake and read as a way to sell newspapers and improve publicity for the city.

Clr. Pruett said he appreciates the extra surveillance at the playgrounds. He thanked Clr. Regan, Clr. Salamendra, and Erica Collins for their work on the ConnectGeneva website. He voiced his concern for those residents in the sixth ward and others in the city that need to provide their bank account information to the IRS in order to receive a check in the next couple weeks and asked if anyone had any ideas on how to reach residents. Clr. Salamendra said that she will work with the Task Force to get this information out to residents.

Clr. Regan said that there are businesses open downtown. There are some that people might not suspect, such as the bike shop which is considered essential. She encouraged everyone to support local businesses and our downtown restaurants. She spoke about the Solidarity at Six which is happening every night in Geneva at six o'clock. It's just a period where people are encouraged to come out and play some music, make some noise, little kids are out there dancing, it's a lot of fun even if people just want to watch. She hopes it will grow. Clr. Regan said that the Beautification Committee met and looked at long term solutions to issues the city faces. She told Clr. Camera that some of his concerns he mentioned tonight are being looked at by the committee.

Clr. Salamendra told the public that if they are in financial trouble or if they are scared about their health, they should reach out because they are not alone. That is the work the Task Force is trying to do. She is here to help, and her phone number is 315-759-8880. Residents can call her about anything.

Clr. Gaglianese asked if the city leases property to anyone on Doran Avenue because he has seen in the last week a lot of trailers parked over there. He noted that John Greco Day is coming up and he wanted to have a moment of silence and remember all that John Greco did for our city during his time on Council. He thanked Clr. Salamendra and Clr. Regan, and everyone for their work they are doing at this time. Clr. Gaglianese said he is so grateful to the frontline heroes who are helping our state responded to this pandemic. He told everyone that if you see them, thank them. His thanks went out to every healthcare worker, EMT, police, police officer, firefighter, grocer, trucker, store clerk, mail carrier, take-out cook, hospital and building cleaner, teacher, childcare worker, mental health professional, and countless other. He said they are stepping up and we are all so grateful. Lastly, he wanted to remind everybody to please stay home. Please use social distancing and respect all the rules and guidelines put into place to protect us as well as the people around us. He said that's why it's so important that we practice social distancing and avoid spreading the virus accidently to the people we love. It's not just about protecting ourselves, but protecting everyone around us. Especially the most vulnerable. He finished by saying God bless everybody, stay healthy and be smart out there.

Clr. Burrall said he will check with the BID to see why they are not watering the butterfly gardens. He also mentioned that he thought there were dog elimination dispensers near the boat launch, and said he will mention them to the BID as well. He said he would reach out to the Finger Lakes Times because he knows they have extra boxes for their newspapers that they may be able to put at the Welcome Center. He

announced that the BID hired Michael Mills as their new Executive Director. He asked what the police department is doing about students in off-campus housing not respecting to the social distancing requirement. He announced that there will be a blood drive at the West Lake Road Fire Department tomorrow

Clr. Noone said the Community Compact is hoping to have a meeting via Zoom on May 19th , if not in person. He is also hoping to do interviews for the Zoning Board of Appeals with recommendations for appointment by May. The ZBA is also looking to hold a meeting via Zoom for the car wash project on Spring Street. He thanked Clr. Salamendra and Clr. Regan along with Erica Collins and all of the service providers and other community members, for trying to help all our residents during this difficult time. He thanked city staff and the Mayor for continuing to navigate us through these uncharted waters. He feels everyone is doing a fantastic job given the circumstances, and he also wanted to thank our community members who are doctors, nurses, grocery store employees, first responders and so on. He said all of these people go out day in and day out putting themselves at risk to serve our community. He said that their hard work is noticed by everyone and very much appreciated. He asked that everyone in our community please adhere to the social distancing, and stay home as much as possible, because our individual choices that we make do have an impact on our community as a whole. In light of some of the recent vandalism that Clr. Burrall alluded to in some of our parks, as well as gatherings by HWS students and maybe some other people who are participating at large gatherings, he encouraged residents to say something if they see something. He asked people to contact any of the council members, City Hall, or the police department if it warrants a situation that they need to be notified. He said we're all in this together, we're all going to get through this. He encouraged everyone to stay positive. He reminded everyone to check on their neighbors, check on family and friends and try to make a positive impact on someone's life during these uncertain times because it's his belief that the sacrifices we make will only ensure a healthier and brighter tomorrow.

Clr. Pealer said the Geneva Housing Authority is meeting remotely now, and they have begun taking steps to increase the effectiveness of their social distancing. They are advising that all visitations be reduced to essential, and social visits prohibited as a way to limit the exposure and risk to their clients. There are more dramatic steps being taken down state by other housing authorities where they're more or less locking down those facilities and not letting anyone in or out unless for emergencies or necessities like food and medicine. He said it appears that the police are becoming more activated in city parks, and it's generally seen as a good thing. The police are approachable and not standoffish in any way. He's heard good things from people saying they feel safer at the parks with police in the vicinity.

Mayor Valentino thanked Council and staff for what he considers a successful first remote meeting of this size. He appreciates their attendance and all of their efforts. He feels there is a lot that goes on, and he echoed all the comments councilors made. He said he appreciates all of their comments. He said that City staff is documenting everything they are currently doing to be better prepared with emergency response strategies in the future. He complimented everyone out there especially those who put their lives on the line for this. He noted that there are many organizations that are critically important, and he thinks some of the most important things are that we are somewhat in control of our situation, and in the next few weeks, if the stats are right,

things are going to get crazier. He feels everyone needs to remain calm and focus on staying home, and staying separate, to get through this. He said it's extremely important to take this situation seriously.

Clr. Camera said he wanted to thank our police and fire personnel who stay on duty and provide assurance that public order and safety will be maintained. He also said that he attended an IDA meeting today at 4:00pm, and there was one piece of business that was conducted. He said that the city is going to make a $25,000 loan to the GNRC for a company called Pretzel Logic. Which is doing business in the City of Geneva, and wants to be a factor in our future.

Clr. Salamendra said that since there is a freeze on evictions for 90 days, it is now a misdemeanor for landlords to evict. She said that anyone dealing with that with their landlord should call the Police Department to respond.

7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

City Manager Gerling thanked Clr. Camera for mentioning the IDA meeting, but clarified that it is the IDA who is contributing the funds to Pretzel Logic. She also clarified that when someone is not adhering to the nonessential gathering, the enforcement falls under the uniform code. This means the authority lies with the Fire Chief and with code enforcement, and not with the Police Department for issuing violations. She said that staff responds to these gatherings with positive education. She noted that access to city parks is limited to walking and running. She said that we have two council meetings scheduled for May. There is a Council work session scheduled for May 4th at 5:30pm and then the regularly scheduled meeting will be on May 6th at 7 PM. She said she hopes that everyone will continue every day to look for unexpected inspiration out in Geneva and look for reasons to be grateful. She said she knows that we are a community that is built by cooperation and determination, and she knows that we are going to be stronger as a community through all the work we are doing together.

City Attorney Emil Bove asked to respond to an earlier question about whether the city has a prohibition concerning canine defecation. He said that Section 77.16 of the city code says it shall be the specific responsibility of the owner of a dog, or the person having control of the dog, to clean the property of another on which a dog owned by or in control of them is defecated. In that article of the city code, it also provides for penalties, so this is an important issue, and he hoped mentioning it here tonight, people will be made aware of it. There was also talk of putting up signs informing dog owners of this city law.

Asst. City Manager Blowers said that there have been questions about postponing the city-wide assessment reevaluation. He told everyone that we are down the road quite a ways with this reassessment, all the values have been input, informal meetings have been, and the Board of Assessment Review is being scheduled as well. That does not mean it's a done deal by any means. It just means we would have to take all the information out of the system, input the old information back into the system, and anyone whose value would have changed based on any other reason naturally, would still be assessed a new value. He noted we cannot do this next year, because our Assessor will be doing a reassessment in Canandaigua. Doing the

reassessment in two years, we would not be able to just take the values that we just input and just postpone them and put them in in two years. Another issue is if our assessments fall below a certain level, we risk losing state aid and the obvious decrease in revenues due to current circumstances may require us to increase the tax rate to make up shortfalls. Mr. Blowers said that we are far enough along in the process and his recommendation would be to not postpone it.

Clr. Camera asked about sales tax revenues, and Mr. Blowers said that as part of the agreement we have with Ontario County, we are guaranteed a minimum of $150,000 every month which comes to us in quarterly payments. He said staff is starting to look at the 2021 budget and revenues this week. He sent an e-mail out to department heads about no discretionary spending at this point as a way to get a hold on spending. There's so much unknown, and we are trying to plan as far as he can.

Mayor Valentino said he would advise at this point that we have a lot going on and are not sure where our revenue is going to be. He would hate to back up on the assessment, but the end result specifically with the assessment is going to come to the budget process when council talks about a tax rate. He noted that it's not necessarily a burden council immediately passes on to the residents. He said council needs to really understand where our revenues are going to be, where our expenses are going to be, and make an intelligent decision moving into the budget session.

8. ADJOURNMENT

ACTION TAKEN by Clr. Noone; seconded by Clr. Salamendra MOVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45pm


City Clerk

COVID-19 Financial Impact Projections & Sustainability Plan As of 4/28/20

The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the City's General, Water and Sewer Funds are of critical concern. Enhanced monitoring and projecting of the impacts began mid-March. Department heads jumped on board to playa vital role in lessen the negative impacts to City operations and financial health.

Below provides information on the current management actions and a current fiscal snapshot of all three funds. Through calculated measures, we will guide the City through this uncertain fiscal climate, maintain high quality services and regain solid financial footing after the COVID-19 pandemic. The first two actions that have been put in place are the following:

City Manager/City Comptroller Directives: 1. No Department discretionary spending for the remainder of 2020 2. Hiring freeze including no seasonal staff in any department for 2020

Based on current information and budget projections, the following two actions are recommended at this time to address the short-term fiscal impacts and to rebuild the fund balance.

Recommendations As of 4/28/20: 1. Use fund balance to offset revenue loss in all three funds 2. Use 2021 budget and future budgets to build a healthy fund balance in all three funds

During an emergency situation, the one time use of the fund balance is advised as an initial step. We are continuously analyzing different strategies we could execute. As external factors that impact the budget change new recommendations may be brought forward.

Council Communication Plan: 1. Regular updates on changes to financial impact projections 2. Future Council direction due to significant changes

Below is a snapshot of the current anticipated budget impacts:

GENERAL FUND Projected Revenue Loss - $598,414

Projected Gain from Expense Reductions - $209,950

Projected Draw on Fund Balance - $388,464

The two largest sources of revenue loss anticipated are sales tax (calculated at 25% loss after the $150,000 per month) and occupancy tax (calculated at 50% loss).

Projected Fund Balance after anticipated draw - $2,552,283 (14.40% of General Fund Budget.) Fund Balance ideal is to be with 10-15% of General Fund Budget.

Fund Balance Replenishment Plan - Continue to conservatively budget in 2021, closely monitor revenues and expenses and limit discretionary spending.

COVID-19 Financial Impact Projections & Sustainability Plan

As of 4/28/20

WATER FUND

Projected Revenue Loss - $817,293



Projected Fund Balance after anticipated draw - $364,382 (8.64% of Water Fund Budget) Fund Balance ideal is to be with 30-35% of Water Fund Budget. Fund Balance as of 1/1/20 was 24.57%.

Fund Balance Replenishment Plan - Look at changes to the water rate structure to fit the needs of the City and the community for the 2021 budget. Avoid using fund balance for recurring expenses.

SEWER FUND

Projected Revenue Loss - $800,313



Projected Fund Balance after anticipated draw - $585,915 (11.52% of Sewer Fund Budget) Fund Balance ideal is to be with 30-35% of Sewer Fund Budget. Fund Balance as of 1/1/20 was 24.38%.

Fund Balance Replenishment Plan - Look at changes to the sewer rate structure to fit the needs of the City and the community for the 2021 budget. Avoid using fund balance for recurring expenses.

Alternatives to Using Water and Sewer Fund Balances: 1. Mid-year rate increases for water and sewer funds 2. Forego the annual water/sewer transfer to the general fund

a. Water - $433,270 b. Sewer - $415,972 c. General- ($849,242)

Fund Balance Summary

CURRENT ANTICIPATED FUND BALANCE % OF BUDGET

FUNDS FUND DRAW AFTER ANTICIPATED AFTER ANTICIPATED BALANCE DRAW DRAW

General $2,940,746 $388,464 $2,552,283 14.40%

Water $1,036,241 $671,859 $364,382 8.64%

Sewer $1,239,577 $653,662 $585,915 11.52%

May 6, 2020 City Council Briefing Memo Employment of Special Legal Counsel

Section 7.6 of the Geneva City Charter authorizes the City Council to employ Special Legal Counsel at the request of the City Attorney to assist in difficult, unusual, or specialized matters or proceedings in which the City or its Departments, Boards, and Commissions is interested or is a party. Special Legal Counsel representation of the City may also be required when representation of the City, or its Departments, Boards, and Commissions by the City Attorney presents a conflict of interest.

Hancock Estabrook LLC has represented the City on such legal matters for several years, including representing the City generally on environmental issues, including the Foundry Brownfield remediation and litigation, defending the City concerning real property tax assessment maters, advising on labor negotiation issues and personnel matters, defending the ZBA in a complex zoning matter and counseling on several miscellaneous issues.

The City Attorney requests that the City Council authorize the City Manager to continue to employ Hancock Estabrook LLP as Special Legal Counsel to represent the City and its Departments, Boards, and Commissions at the following rates, concerning difficult, unusual, or specialized matters proceedings in which the City is interested or is a party as required by the City Charter, and when representation by the City Attorney presents a conflict of interest:

Partner and Of Counsel - $250.00 per hour; Associate - $185.00 per hour; and Paralegals - $120.00 per hour.

The City Attorney also requests that the City Manager be authorized to employ Special Legal Counsel at rates consistent with the above to represent the City and its Departments, Boards and Commissions when a conflict of interest arises out of continued legal representation by the City Attorney and Hancock Estabrook LLP.

RESOLUTION # 16·2020

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL

WHEREAS, section 7.6 of the Geneva City Charter authorizes the City Council to employ Special Legal Counsel at the request of the City Attorney to assist in difficult, unusual, or specialized matters or proceedings in which the City is interested or is a party, and

WHEREAS, Hancock Estabrook LLP has been representing the City at the request of the City Attorney and the City Manager on several difficult, unusual, or specialized matters or proceedings in which the City was interested or was a party and when representation by the City Attorney presented a conflict of interest, and

WHEREAS, the City Attorney has requested that the City Council authorize continued employment of Hancock Estabrook LLP as Special Legal Counsel for the City to provide legal representation in difficult, unusual, or specialized matters or proceedings in which the City is interested or is a party as required by City Charter and when representation by the City Attorney presents a conflict of interest.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, The City Manager is authorized to continue to employ Hancock Estabrook LLP as Special Legal Counsel for the City of Geneva at the following rates, to represent the City, and its Departments, Boards and Commissions in difficult, unusual, or specialized matters or proceedings in which the City, or its Departments, Boards and Commissions is interested or is a party, or when a conflict of interest arises:

Partner and Of Counsel -Associate -Paralegals -

$250.00 per hour; $185.00 per hour; $120.00 per hour, and it is further

RESOLVED, The City Manager is authorized to hire Special Legal Counsel other than Hancock Estabrook, LLP at rates consistent with the above, to represent the City and its Departments, Boards, and Commissions when a conflict of interest arises out of continued legal representation by the City Attorney and Hancock Estabrook LLP.

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Sage Gerling, City Manager

May 6,2020

Resolution Authorizing for Representative to Execute Grant Agreement

Resolution Authorizing and Appropriating of Local Match for the Green Innovation Grant Program

Resolution Classifying the Enhancements to Routes 5 & 20 And Downtown Streetscape Green Infrastructure Project as aType II Action Under SEQRA and Determining No Review Required

• Authorization for City Manager to execute agreement for the Green Innovation Grant program; • Authorization and approval of the local match for the Green Innovation Grant Program; and • Classification of the enhancements to Routes 5 & 20 and Downtown Streetscape Green

Infrastructure Project as a Type II Action under SEQRA and determination of no review required.

Background: Last summer, the City was awarded up to $1.8 million in grant funding through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) through their Green Innovation Grant Program for the green infrastructure planned and designed in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) streetscape projects. An example is the landscaped medians on 5&20 collecting and cleaning storm water before going to Seneca Lake.

EFC requests City Council to authorize a City representative to execute the grant. The first resolution before Council has the City Manager as the representative.

Office of the City Manager

CITY HALL- 47 CASTLE STREET- GENEVA. NEW YORK 14456 (315) 789-6104 - [email protected] - www.cityofgenevany.com

The grant has a 10% local match, which will be covered by up to $200,000 of the 2016 DRI award. City Council needs to authorize and approve the local match being used from the DRI funds as noted in the second resolution.

In addition, the grant project must go through the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) process.

Staff has determines that the proposed Enhancements to Routes 5 & 20 and Downtown Streetscape Green Infrastructure Project is a Type II action in accordance with 6 NYCRR Section 617.5(c) (3) retrofit of an existing structure and its appurtenant areas to incorporate green infrastructure; 671.5(c)(5) repaving of existing highways not involving the addition of new travel lanes; and 617.5(c)(22) installation of traffic control devices on existing streets, roads and highways. With this classification, no further action is required and the third resolution documents this determination.

Alternatives:

N/A

Financial Impact:

The local match is being allocated from funding in the DRI award, thus no City general funds are needed to satisfy the local match requirement.

Attachments:

Resolution Authorizing for Representative to Execute Grant Agreement

Resolution: Green Innovation Grant Program Authorization and Appropriation of Local Match

Resolution Classifying the Enhancements to Routes 5 & 20 and Downtown Streetscape Green Infrastructure Project as a Type II Action Under SEQRA and Determining No Review Required

RESOLUTION # 17 - 2020

RESOLUTION AITHORIZING A GREEN INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZATION FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the City of Geneva has received up to $1,800,000 in grant funding through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation through the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP);

WHEREAS, the GIGP will provide funding to allow for green infrastructure elements which will improve water quality by reducing and treating stormwater at its source through infiltration and evapotranspiration to be added to the Downtown Streetscape and Enhancements to Routes 5 & 20 projects;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to execute a Grant Agreement with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation and any and all other contracts, documents, and instruments necessary to bring about the project and to fulfill the City of Geneva's obligations under the Grant Agreement.

RESOLUTION # 18 . 2020

RESOLUTION FOR AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATION OF LOCAL MATCH FOR GREEN INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the City of Geneva has received up to $1,800,000 in grant funding through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation through their Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) to implement the Downtown Streetscape Retrofit project; and

WHEREAS, the GIGP will provide funding to allow for green infrastructure elements which will improve water quality by reducing and treating stormwater at its source through infiltration and evapotranspiration to be added to the Downtown Streetscape and Enhancements to Routes 5 & 20 projects; and

WHEREAS, the GIGP will cover up to 90% of the eligible costs with the balance of the project costs required to be provided as a 10% local match; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Geneva authorizes and appropriates a 10% local match as required by the Green Innovation Grant Program for the Downtown Streetscape Retrofit project. The source of the local match, and any amount in excess of the required match, shall be provided through the City's Downtown Revitalization Initiative 2016 award. The maximum local match shall not exceed $200,000 based upon a total estimated maximum project cost of $2,00,000. The City Manager may increase this local match through the use of in-kind services without further approval from the Geneva City Council.


RESOLUTION CLASSIFYING THE ENHANCEMENTS TO ROUTES 5 & 20 AND DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE GREEN INFRASTRUTURE PROJECT AS A TYPE II ACTION

UNDER SEQRA AND DETERMINING NO REVIEW REQUIRED

WHEREAS, the City of Geneva has received a grant from the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation to implement green infrastructure as part of its Enhancements to Routes 5 & 20 and Downtown Streetscape projects, and;

WHEREAS, Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations (6 NYCRR) Section 617.5 under the State Env.ironmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) provides that certain actions identified in subdivision (c) of that section are not subject to environmental review under the Environmental Conservation Law;

WHEREAS, the City Council hereby determines that the proposed Enhancements to Routes 5 & 20 and Downtown Streetscape Green Infrastructure Project is a Type II action in accordance with 6 NYCRR Section 617.5(c) (3) retrofit of an existing structure and its appurtenant areas to incorporate green infrastructure; 671.5(c)(5) repaving of existing highways not involving the addition of new travel lanes; and 617.5(c)(22) installation of traffic control devices on existing streets, roads and highways, and;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Geneva City Council hereby determines that the proposed Enhancements to Routes 5 & 20 and Downtown Streetscape Green Infrastructure Project qualifies as Type II Action under SEQRA as defined in 6 CRR-NY 617.5 NY-CRR and is therefore not subject to further review under 6 NYCRR Part 617.

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Agenda Item Briefing

Geneva City Council


May 6,2020

Resolution Affecting Sale of City of Geneva Industrial Development Agency Property

An affirmative vote by a supermajority of City Council is required to affect any property sale or lease.

Background:

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency (Geneva IDA) unanimously passed a resolution requesting the City Council and the Ontario County Industrial Development Agency (County IDA) approval of the sale of a parcel in the Geneva Industrial Park at Forge Ave-West, tax map # 90.16-3-11.110 (map attached) to CCMI, Inc. for $70,000.

CCMI, Inc. is a local business located at 88 Middle Street that creates, constructs, manufactures plastic products (www.ccmiplastics.com). CCMI is planning on building a new manufacturing facility to support their current and future growth. CCMI currently employs 15 people and will grow to a minimum of 20 employees.

CCMI, Inc. was awarded an Empire State Development grant. They plan to seek a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the City as well as Geneva IDA abatements for real property tax; sales tax for construction materials and equipment; and mortgage recording tax.



Alternatives:

Council may opt to not support the Geneva IDA's property sale.

Financial Impact:

Once sold the property will bring in revenue for the City either through property taxes or through a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with the IDA.

Attachments:

Parcel Map

Geneva IDA resolution requesting approval from the City

CCMI Purchase Request Letter

Resolution Affecting Sale of City of Geneva Industrial Development Agency Property



Property Information Tax Map 10: 90.16-3-11.110

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RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL FROM CITY OF GENEVA AND ONTARIO COUNTY IDA

TO SELL INDUSTRIAL PARK. PROPERTY

WHEREAS, the Geneva Industrial Development Agency is a body politic authorized under Article 18-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, the Geneva Industrial Development Agency owns property at Forge AveWest (90.16-3-11.110) under ajoint venture agreement with the City of Geneva and the Ontario County IDA; and

WHEREAS, CCMI Inc., plans to employ approximately 20 full-time positions in manufacturing; and

WHEREAS, CCMI Inc., intends to construct a new manufacturing facility to help support their current and future growth.

WHEREAS, an offer has been submitted by CCMI Inc., for $70,000 to purchase the parcel located at Forge Ave-West (90.16-3-11.110).

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Geneva Industrial Development Agency hereby requests approval from the City of Geneva and Ontario County Industrial Development Agency to move forward with the sale of this property.

RESOLVED this 4th day of March, 2020.

The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:

Anne Nenneau Frank Cecere Lowell Dewey Rick Bley RJ Passalacqua Teresa Angelo

Yea

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The Resolution was thereupon duly adopted.

Geneva Industrial Development Agency Executive Director

Nay Abstain Absent

City of Geneva Attn: Sage Gerling Executive Director 47 Castle St. Geneva, NY 14456

February 26, 2020

City of Geneva Industrial Development Agency Attn: Sage Gerling Executive Director 47 Castle St. Geneva, NY 14456

Dear Mrs. Gerling,

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The intent of this letter is to act as an offer letter for a parcel of land located within your, City of Geneva, Geneva Industrial Park, tax map ID 90.16-3.110, see printed copy enclosed.

CCMI is offering to the Geneva Industrial Development Agency Board to purchase this specific parcel for $70,000.00. A formal purchase contract would be presented upon initial board approval. CCMI will provide a refundable deposit of $5,000.00 upon acceptance, to be held in escrow to the extent required by law and shall be applicable at closing.

The purchase offer would be contingent on the following: • Subject to development, review and approval of a formal purchase contract by the parties' respective

attorneys; • Subject to CCMI obtaining an acceptable Phase I Environmental Assessment and/or Phase II

Environmental assessment, at the Buyer sole cost and expense within sixty (60 days) of approval of the purchase contract. CCMI will provide Seller a copy of any investigation report undertaken.

• Subject to CCMI securing a financing commitment in form and substance satisfactory to CCMI in its sole discretion, at the Buyer sole cost and expense within ninety days (90) of approval of the purchase contract.

• Subject to CCMI obtaining all Governmental approvals for the CCMI's proposed use, at CCMI's sole cost and expense within one hundred and fifty days (150) of approval of the purchase contract.

88 MIDDLE STREET GENEVA, NY 14456 (P) 315-781-3270 (F) 315-781-3271 WWW.CCMIPLASTICS.COM

CCMI is planning on building a new manufacturing facility to help support our current and future growth. CCMI is a plastics fabrication/manufacturing company that currently employee's 15 people with plans to grow to a minimum of 20. The new building will address efficiencies, needed manufacturing space, shipping and receiving, recycling, and office space. Our current space that we occupy at 88 Middle St is 8,000 sq/ft. The new building will be a minimum of 12,000 sq/ft with the potential to have 3,000 sq/ft as a 2nd floor and or mezzanine. This will allow for more equipment, a more efficient floor plan, and some very needed warehouse space.

As we continue to move forward with this project we anticipate a future request to the board for the following abatements:

• Real Property Tax • Sales Tax for construction materials and equipment • Mortgage Recording Tax

I look forward to meeting with the board in the near future.

Sincerely,

Anthony Lewis CCMI Inc. President


RESOLUTION AFFECTING SALE OF CITY OF GENEVA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROPERTY

WHEREAS, the City of Geneva Industrial Development Agency owns real property under a joint agreement with the City of Geneva and Ontario County Industrial Development Agency at Forge Ave-West, tax map # 90.16-3-11.110; and

WHEREAS, and the City of Geneva Comprehensive Plan values supporting a strong economy; and

WHEREAS, disposal of this property for the growth of a local business 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, does exercise its voting privilege in support of the transfer of a parcel in the Geneva Industrial Park Forge Ave, tax map # 90.16-3-11.110 to CCMI, Inc. for $70,000.

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Agenda Item Briefing

Geneva City Council


May 6,2020

Resolution Establishing Public Hearing-CDBG Economic Development Grant for CCMI, Inc. and Assured Edge Solutions (AES)

Approval of establishing a public hearing for the June 3, 2020 City Council meeting.

Background:

The City of Geneva intends to apply to New York State for funding under the federal Community Development Block Grant Program in 2020 on behalf of CCMI, Inc. (https://www.ccmiplastics.com/) for a manufacturing facility located at Forge Ave.-West and potentially Assured Edge Solutions (AES) (http://aes-roc.com/) for a manufacturing facility located at the Cornell Agriculture & Food Technology Park (the Tech Farm).

CCMI, Inc. intends to relocate their business from 88 Middle Street to a new manufacturing facility with an anticipated five new jobs. AES intends to relocate their business to an adjacent new manufacturing building in the Park being constructed by the Tech Farm. AES anticipates 10 new jobs.

A public hearing is held as part of the process to solicit public input with respect to the applications.


CITY HALL- 47 CASTLE STREET- GENEVA, NEW YORK 14456 (315) 789-6104 - [email protected] - www.cityofgenevany.com

Alternatives:

The City Council could choose not to seek CDBG funding in 2020 and thus no public hearing would be necessary.

Financial Impact:

N/A

Attachments:

Resolution Establishing Public Hearing-CDBG Economic Development Grant for CCMI, Inc. and Assured Edge Solutions (AES)


CITY HALL- 47 CASTLE STREET- GENEVA, NEW YORK 14456 (315) 789-6104 - [email protected] - www.cityofgenevany.com


RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING·CDBG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR CCMI, INC AND ASSURED EDGE SOLUTIONS (AES)

WHEREAS, the Geneva City Council has supported the retention and growth of business in the City of Geneva; and

WHEREAS, the City of Geneva intends to apply to New York State for funding under the federal Community Development Block Grant Program in 2020 on behalf of CCMI, Inc. for a manufacturing facility located at Forge Avenue-West and Assured Edge Solutions (AES) for a manufacturing facility located at the Cornell Agriculture & Food Technology Park in the City of Geneva; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing is held as part of the process to solicit public input with respect to the applications; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Geneva City Council, hereby and in due form, does schedule a public hearing to receive comments on intent to apply to New York State for funding under the federal Community Development Block Grant Program in 2020 on behalf of CCMI, Inc. for a manufacturing facility located at Forge Avenue-West and Assured Edge Solutions (AES) for a manufacturing facility located at the Cornell Agriculture & Food Technology Park in the City of Geneva; said hearing to be scheduled for the regular Council meeting at 7 p.m. on June 3, 2020.

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Geneva City Council Agenda Item Briefing

Geneva City Council

Clr. Camera

May 6,2020

Ontario County Landfill Compensation Resolution

Review and passage of the Resolution.

Background: Persistent odors and harmful emissions. Significant large truck traffic along major City Streets.

Alternative: None.

Financial Impact: For City Council to discuss $ amount from County as compensation for negative economic and health impacts.

Attachments: Draft resolution

4th Ward City Councilor Robert "Ken" Camera



Ontario County Landfill Compensation Resolution

City of Geneva, NY

This resolution pertains to the Ontario County Landfill operation located in the Town of Seneca, Flint, NY and is designed to recognize a rogue operation that is in violation of its stated agreements with the County and State of NY and its residents. It furthermore focuses on the particularly greater burden of its odor pattern and environmental impacts on the City and Town of Geneva.

Whereas the two most visible impacts of the landfill are the persistence of odors sweeping over the Geneva Community and the pattern of truck traffic that uses our local and state roads to transport the municipal and other forms of solid waste.

Whereas the remedies and proposed solutions over the last several years have at best been good publicity but essentially ineffective in remedying the negative impacts on the region.

Whereas the continuous impact of odors and emissions are violate the management contract between the County of Ontario and Casella going back many years.

Whereas on 2/5/2020 the County's legal team reported to the County Planning and Environmental Quality Committee that Casella Waste Services violated its permit and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation law regarding air quality at the landfill citing 41 instances of outdoor air quality exceeding the acceptable standard over a period of less than four months, from late September 2019 to mid-January 2020. The excessive hydrogen sulfide odor - a rotten egg smell - is blamed on landfill construction and installation of a new gas collection system (Daily Messaenger, Julie Sherwood).

Whereas the impacts on property and health and life in the area is tangible and measureable and well documented in the ItStinks.org website that shows over 900 individual odor complaints registered by Ontario County residents and others over the last year.

Ontario County Landfill April, 2020: 26 complaints March, 2020: 46 complaints February, 2020: 127 complaints January, 2019: 43 complaints December, 2019: 45 complaints November, 2019: 31 complaints October, 2019: 29 complaints September, 2019: 53 complaints August, 2019: 35 complaints July, 2019: 49 complaints June, 2019: 31 complaints May, 2019: 43 complaints April, 2019: 189 complaints March, 2019: 199 complaints

Total: 946 Avg. per month: (920 complaints /13 full months) = 70.0

Whereas most recently the state Department of Environmental Conservation issued a new notice of violation April 10 (FL Times, 4/17/2020) citing excessive hydrogen sulfide emissions at the landfill off Routes 5&20 during the first quarter of this year. According to the DEC report, hydrogen sulfide monitoring from Jan. 17 to March 27 cited 48 additional instances of the landfill exceeding the airquality standard of 10 parts per billion. The highest one-hour average was 100 parts per billion Jan. 20.

Whereas it is relevant and appropriate that Casella receives compensation for its tipping fees and shares -$1.307 millions/year with the County in general, this payment does not recognize the special and concentrated impacts/burden on the quality of life, economic health and beauty/character of the Geneva municipalities downwind of the landfill.

Therefore, Now, be it Resolved that the City Geneva deserves special reparations both in arrears, on-going, and for future negative impacts expected from the landfill including but not limited to: traffic, odor, health and environmental safety by virtue of being an unwilling host for the landfill via it being a municipal member of the County government.

A Public Garden at Crystal Street

BluePrint Geneva, Inc. would like to gain access to the city-owned parcel on Crystal Street, adjacent to the creek, for the purposes of developing a public garden for use by the community. The planning and planting of the garden would be incorporated into the Summer Youth Garden Corps, a program run in conjunction with Ontario County Workforce Development. Local youth would gain feedback and input from the East Lakeview and Lehigh Gardens neighborhoods about layout and planting of flowers, fruit, and produce grown by and for the community.

BluePrint will provide materials and logistical support, including but not limited to soil testing, raised beds (where appropriate), soil amendment, seeds, tools, and other fixtures. It is anticipated that a small shed will be needed to be placed on the site.

BluePrint seeks to lease the property from the city according to the following terms: • $1/year over a 5 year term, with the understanding that the City can terminate the lease agreement with

three months notice if a viable development proposal is executed that is incompatible with the continued existence of the public space.

• BluePrint understands that there would be no compensation for improvements made to the site during the lease terms, including but not limited to raised beds, a hoophouse structure, tool shed, etc.

• As a site owned by the City but managed by BluePrint, BluePrint will secure adequate insurance to cover volunteer and visitor activity on the site related to the gardening activities akin to coverage that would hold if this were a lease for an interior space of a City owned building. Because the City retains ultimate control of the site and its surrounds, the City would retain the same liability coverage that other shared use areas enjoy.

• BluePrint commits to use the space for the benefit and enjoyment of the public and for the generation of healthy food for public distribution. While some activities may be conducted as fund raisers on/associated with the space (for example, a seed sale or cut flower bouquet offering), all activities will be in keeping with the charitable purposes outlined in BluePrint's federal 501 c3 status and NYS public charities registration.

• Should the project fail to garner public participation or otherwise been deemed non-viable, BluePrint reserves the right to vacate the area without incurring any additional costs.

We think the concept that we have tested on State Street could be replicated and expanded at the Crystal Street location. This would provide an additional public amenity within Ward 6 and would add to the volume of fresh and healthy produce available in food insecure neighborhoods. We understand that provision of water service is not feasible at this time, but we would like to proceed pending creative solutions for rainwater catchment and additional fundraising. Should it be the case that we cannot operate a garden without access to a public water supply we would notify the City that the project cannot move forward as planned.

We appreciate your consideration of this proposal.

Board Officers: Teresa Velez de Morales, President Michael Bersani, Secretary Kathryn Haynes, Treasurer Board Members: Mary Bruder, Shanelle France, Angela Thomas, Virginia Torruella Pha Ames, Youth Member Jackie Augustine, Executive Director

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RESOLUTION # 23 - 2020

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZONG THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BLUEPRINT GENEVA, INC FOR PUBLIC GARDEN ON CITY·OWNED PARCEL

WHEREAS, BluePrint Geneva, Inc. would like to gain access to the city-owned parcels 90.84-1-51, 90.84-1-52, and 90.84-1-53 located on Crystal Street for the purposes of developing a public garden for use by the community; and

WHEREAS, the planning and planting of the garden would be incorporated into the Summer Youth Garden Corps, a program run in conjunction with Ontario County Workforce Development. Local youth would gain feedback and input from the East Lakeview and Lehigh Gardens neighborhoods about layout and planting of flowers, fruit and produce grown by and for the community; and

WHEREAS, would provide an additional public amenity within Ward 6 and would add to the volume of fresh and healthy produce available in food insecure neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, BluePrint Geneva, Inc. seeks to lease the property from the City according to the attached request and proposed terms; and

WHEREAS, no financial resources will need to be expended for this project; and

WHEREAS, the City maintains the right to terminate the lease for any cause, including future development opportunities, with proper notice; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to execute a Lease Agreement with BluePrint Geneva, Inc. for use of the City-owned parcels: 90.84-1-51, 90.84-1-52, and 90.84-1-53 located on Crystal Street based on the for the purposes of developing a public garden with the stipulations that no City financial resources will be used and the City maintains the right to terminate the lease for any cause with proper notice.

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