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Council advances Vision Zero, HUD plan and multiple agreements; REST Act referred to committee
Summary
The Ithaca Common Council approved several resolutions on June 4 — including Vision Zero adoption, a HUD entitlement action plan, DOT utility agreements, eminent domain payments and appointment of a DPW superintendent — and voted to refer a state rent‑stabilization advocacy resolution (the REST Act) to committee for further study.
At its June 4 meeting the Ithaca Common Council approved a package of resolutions and took one scheduling vote on a state housing bill. Key outcomes:
- Vision Zero policy adopted (unanimous). The council adopted a resolution to pursue a Vision Zero policy and the joint safety action plan with goals to eliminate traffic deaths by 2040 and reduce serious injuries.
- 2025 HUD entitlement action plan adopted (9–0, one recusal). The council adopted the recommended 2025 HUD entitlement draft with contingencies; the final tally reported was 9–0 with one member recused.
- DOT utility work agreements approved (unanimous). The council authorized New York State DOT to adjust city water and…
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