{ "city": "Ithaca", "state": "New York", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofithaca.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Special Committee for Unhoused Services", "headline": "Committee to discuss 2027 budget for unhoused services", "summary": "The Special Committee for Unhoused Services will hold a policy presentation and discussion with Acting City Manager Dominick Recciko, followed by a 2027 budget discussion. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and departmental check-ins.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-3241", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Civil Service Commission", "headline": "Commission to adopt job descriptions and classify new city positions", "summary": "The Civil Service Commission will vote on resolutions to adopt job descriptions for Municipal Legal Analyst and Planning Coordinator and to revise job descriptions for Director of Engineering and Capital Projects and Working Supervisor - Sanitation. They will also classify these new positions in the City Attorney's Office and Planning Department. The meeting includes establishment of eligible lists for police and youth program positions and an executive session for personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-3242", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $1.7M purchase of former Army Reserve Center at 101 Sunrise Road", "summary": "The Common Council will consider approving the purchase of the former U.S. Army Reserve Center at 101 Sunrise Road for $1.7 million, establishing a new community responder program (ROOTS) with job titles and a startup budget of $227,981, and setting a policy for Ithaca Police Department tactical grant applications. The council will also discuss city budget priorities for fiscal year 2027 and vote on several consent agenda items, including revocable license agreements for city properties at 325 College Avenue and 201 Oak Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-3243", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-10", "body": "Planning & Development Board: Project Review Committee", "headline": "Project Review Committee to discuss Southworks Gateway and Building 21 plans", "summary": "The Project Review Committee will hear presentations and discuss environmental review (CEQR) for three projects: Southworks Gateway (two 5-story buildings with 100 mixed-income units), Building 21 Renovations (43,400 SF commercial with 150-slot childcare), and Alpha Delta Phi Cornell House improvements. The committee also previews projects for the July 28 board meeting, including Waters Edge (200 units) and Beginnings Credit Union parking lot.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07102026-3239", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Sustainability & Climate Justice Commission", "headline": "Commission to hear participatory budget presentation, adopt past minutes", "summary": "The Sustainability & Climate Justice Commission will receive a 45-minute presentation on participatory budgeting from Claire Burnet and Niki Ray-Israelsohn. The commission will also vote to adopt meeting minutes from April, May, and June 2026. No other decisions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-3238", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Special Committee on Wrongful Discharge and Labor Protections", "headline": "Committee to draft policy on wrongful discharge and labor protections", "summary": "The special committee will hear presentations from the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Workers Center, receive a legal update from the City Attorney's Office, and discuss a draft policy statement on wrongful discharge and labor protections. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-3237", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Community Police Board", "headline": "Community Police Board to elect new chair, discuss report procedures", "summary": "The board will elect a new chair and vote on minutes from late 2025. Members will also discuss a new proposal for reports, review an old procedure, and address a survey request from the Rochester Police Accountability Board.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-3236", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Planning & Development Board", "headline": "Board to consider site plan for 8-story, 77-unit apartment building at 309 College Ave", "summary": "The Planning and Development Board will hold public hearings and decide on a preliminary and final site plan for a new 8-story mixed-use building at 309 College Avenue, replacing a fire station. The board will also review an extension request for the Ruby project at 228 Dryden Rd and hear presentations on the multi-phase Southworks development, including conceptual plans, gateway buildings, and renovations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-3235", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council to consider adopting community responder program with $228K startup budget", "summary": "The Common Council will consider a resolution to adopt job descriptions for Community Responder and Working Supervisor positions and a 2026 programmatic budget of $227,981 for the ROOTS program. They will also discuss preliminary budget guidance and a standards of conduct policy. A presentation from the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council and a Building Division update on code enforcement are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-3234", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission", "headline": "Demolition of contributing garage in Cornell Heights Historic District proposed", "summary": "The Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two applications: a proposal to demolish a contributing three-bay garage at 214 Wait Avenue and a retroactive approval request for site lighting, entrance modifications, and a second parking space at 105 Westbourne Lane. The commission will also consider an extension of a Certificate of Appropriateness for 222 South Geneva Street and discuss nomination deadlines for Historic Ithaca's Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-3233", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "Planning & Development Board: Project Review Committee", "headline": "Board to consider final site plan for 77-unit apartment building at 309 College Ave", "summary": "The Project Review Committee will discuss and potentially grant preliminary and final site plan approval for a proposed 8-story, 77-unit mixed-use apartment building at 309 College Avenue, replacing a fire station. They will also receive a presentation on the Southworks Gateway project, which would add two 5-story buildings with 100 mixed-income rental units at 620-640 South Aurora Street. The agenda also lists projects for the full Planning Board meeting on June 23, including an extension request for The Ruby and a commercial renovation at Building 21.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06122026-3228", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "IURA Neighborhood Investment Committee", "headline": "IURA committee to discuss Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant and Seneca Street Garage", "summary": "The Neighborhood Investment Committee will hear presentations on the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award from the City Grants Manager and on the Seneca Street Garage from the Community Development Director. The committee will also vote on annual selection of officers. Public comments are accepted in person or via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-3232", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "City Charter Revision Commission", "headline": "Commission to prepare comprehensive report on charter revision work", "summary": "The Charter Revision Commission is considering a resolution to compile its findings, testimony, and public comments into a comprehensive report with concrete recommendations for revisions to the Ithaca City Charter. Public comments will be accepted until July 1, 2026, and a draft final report is due for approval by July 23, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-3227", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Special Joint Committee - IAWWTP", "headline": "Joint committee reviews wastewater plant capital plan and 2026 finances", "summary": "The committee will review 2026 monthly financials and discuss the 2025 financials and project balances. They will also consider a modified short-term capital improvement plan for 2026/2027, including a headworks swapout and additional CIP work. An update on NYSDEC permit modification and lake monitoring is also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-3231", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council to vote on inter-municipal wastewater agreement with five neighboring towns", "summary": "At this special meeting, the Common Council will consider and possibly authorize an Intermunicipal Wastewater Agreement with five neighboring municipalities to manage wastewater capacity between the Ithaca Area and Cayuga Heights treatment plants. Also on the agenda: a discussion of the Ithaca Energy Code Supplement (Net Zero Standard) and proposed legislation for a Vacant Building Registry. The council will also hold an executive session on a personnel matter.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-3229", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Civil Service Commission", "headline": "Civil Service Commission to create Community Responder and Organizational Development roles", "summary": "The commission will vote on adopting new job descriptions for Community Responder, Director of Organizational Development, and Working Supervisor-Community Responder, and re-title and revise numerous other job descriptions. They will also recommend classifying these new positions in the City Manager's Office. Additional actions include designating a Section 72 physician and establishing eligible lists for clerical positions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-3230", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Sustainability & Climate Justice Commission", "headline": "Commission discusses net-zero building code heading to Common Council June 17", "summary": "The Sustainability & Climate Justice Commission will discuss the Ithaca Energy Code Supplement (IECS) update, including the proposed net-zero energy standards for new construction. The net-zero requirement will go before Common Council on June 17, 2026, after a delay due to state litigation. The commission will also discuss a rate case, a NYSEG resolution, and a heat study.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-3226", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council considers restructuring Fire Prevention Bureau to clear inspection backlog", "summary": "The Ithaca Common Council will vote on a resolution to restructure the Fire Prevention Bureau, promoting personnel to address a backlog of over 300 inspections. The council will also consider bond resolutions totaling $2,551,152 for park and infrastructure projects, approve annual outdoor dining permits, and discuss a resolution urging state investigation into Avangrid's utility practices. Other items include approving HUD funding allocations and authorizing return of tax-foreclosed properties.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-3224", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Cable Access Oversight Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss 2027 budget, PEG ASYS purchase, and cablecasting issues", "summary": "The Access Oversight Committee will hear reports on municipal approvals of the 2027 budget and the purchase of PEG ASYS equipment. Members will also discuss Tompkins County's cablecasting problem, publicity for PEG ASYS, and streaming Channel 13. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-3225", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals", "headline": "BZA to hear variance for 5-story Dryden Road apartment building and a fence height variance", "summary": "The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two area variance requests. The first is from Visum Development for a previously approved but expired variance at 228 Dryden Road, now requiring a new variance for building height in stories due to a zoning code change, along with a renewed lot coverage variance. The second is a request from Camaron Cohen at 107 Fayette Street for a fence up to eight feet tall in the front and side yard. The board will also approve minutes from April 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-3223", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Special Committee for Unhoused Services", "headline": "Special committee to discuss budget and policy for unhoused services", "summary": "The Coordinated Unhoused Services Planning Special Committee will meet to review policy background, discuss the Continuum of Care with the Human Services Coalition, and hold a budget discussion. The meeting includes a Chair's Report with an update from the previous meeting and a discussion with the Tompkins County Department of Social Services. No votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-3222", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "IURA Audit Committee", "headline": "IURA Audit Committee to consider approving 2025 audited financial statements", "summary": "The IURA Audit Committee will consider a resolution to approve the audited 2025 financial statements prepared by Insero & Co. CPAs LLP. The committee will also elect a vice-chairperson and nominate a chairperson for the coming year. Public comments will be accepted at the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-3221", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency", "headline": "IURA board to consider supplemental CDBG funding for Shared Kitchen Ithaca", "summary": "The Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency board will vote on resolutions including the 2025 financial audit, supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Shared Kitchen Ithaca Inc., and revisions to the Density District Priority Business Loan Program. They will also select committee officers and receive committee chairperson reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-3220", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Special Committee on Wrongful Discharge and Labor Protections", "headline": "Committee examines municipal just cause, city capacity for labor protections", "summary": "The Special Committee on Wrongful Discharge and Labor Protections hears presentations from City Manager Dominick Recckio and City Attorney Victor Kessler on city capacity for labor protections and municipal just cause. The committee also reviews DCWP online materials on NYC fast-food just cause and progressive discipline templates, then deliberates on a potential policy statement. Public comment is invited.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-3219", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Planning & Development Board", "headline": "Planning Board to consider 8-story, 77-unit apartment building at 309 College Ave", "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and decide on a CEQR determination for a proposal to demolish a fire station and build an 8-story mixed-use building with 77 apartments and ground-floor retail at 309 College Avenue. They will also hear a presentation on the Southworks Gateway phase, which calls for two 5-story buildings with 100 mixed-income units at 620-640 South Aurora St. The board will consider a sign package for the 376-unit building at 445 E State/MLK Jr Street and discuss policy issues including a report from the Zoning Advisory Committee on the ongoing zoning rewrite.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-3218", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "City Charter Revision Commission", "headline": "Ithaca Charter Revision Commission holds testimony hearing from six speakers.", "summary": "The Ithaca City Charter Revision Commission is conducting an online hearing to collect testimony from six speakers, including former Board of Public Works commissioners, a city human resources deputy director, and three alderpersons. The agenda outlines opening statements and question-and-answer periods for each witness, along with process and outreach updates. No votes or final decisions are scheduled for this meeting. Written public comments may be submitted online and will be added to the official record.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-3214", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council to vote on Fire Prevention Bureau restructuring and $40,035 budget adjustment", "summary": "The Common Council will discuss a resolution to restructure the Fire Prevention Bureau, involving three internal promotions and a $40,035 mid-year budget adjustment. The restructuring aims to reduce a backlog of over 300 commercial inspections, improve plan reviews, and create an emergency manager position within the fire department. The council will also consider a negative declaration for the Raw Water Main Improvements Project and receive a flood mitigation and FEMA LOMR status update.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-3217", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "IURA Economic Development Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on $25k supplemental CDBG grant for Shared Kitchen Ithaca", "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will consider a resolution to award $25,000 in unallocated CDBG funds to Shared Kitchen Ithaca for low- and moderate-income microenterprise support. The committee also plans to finalize amendments to the Priority Business Loan Program after reviewing comments from Downtown Ithaca Alliance, and will select its officers for the year.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-3215", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission", "headline": "Public hearing on hardscape changes at 108 Schuyler Place in East Hill Historic District", "summary": "The Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to install hardscape features, including a natural stone patio, at 108 Schuyler Place within the East Hill Historic District. The commission also will review old business concerning window replacement at 102 Triphammer Road in the Cornell Heights Historic District and consider approval of previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-3213", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "City Charter Revision Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider establishing even-year city elections", "summary": "The Ithaca City Charter Revision Commission will consider over 20 resolutions proposing amendments to the city charter. Key proposals include establishing even-year elections for city offices, removing the fluoridation ban from council powers, and incorporating all city departments into the charter. The commission will also discuss standardizing decennial redistricting and revising mayoral powers.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-3210", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofithaca.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }