APPOINTMENTS: 1. Communication from the Mayor recommending the appointment of Michael Boggi as Commissioner of Purchase for the City of White Plains. 2. Communication from the Mayor in relation to the appointment of Soknan Han Jung as a member of the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee to a term which will expire on December 31, 2018. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 5. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to certain tax review proceedings. 6. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 7. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to amending the Municipal Code Water Rules and Regulations and the Water Rates Schedule of Fees. 8. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains amending Paragraphs F and H of Appendix A, Section 7-8-121 of the White Plains Municipal Code, Water Rules and Regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Public Works pertaining to revising certain water rates and charges and connection fees. 9. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to two Certificates of Emergency, the first for the replacement of failed sewer ejector pumps at the Public Safety Building, and the second to remediation of a leak in the boilers at the Ebersole Ice Rink. 10. Ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds from the 2017-2018 General Fund Budget in order to reflect additional costs within the Department of Public Works for necessary replacement of failed sewer ejector pumps at the Public Safety Building. 11. Ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds from the 2017-2018 General Fund Budget in order to reflect additional costs within the Department of Public Works for necessary immediate remediation required in connection with a leak in the boilers at the Ebersole Ice Rink. 12. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to a donation from the New York Law Enforcement Foundation in support of the Public Safety K-9 Unit. 13. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains, a donation in the amount of $1,000 to be used for expenditures related to the Police K-9 Unit. 14. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to the prohibition of the launching, landing and operation of drones during the City’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular evening to be held on December 31, 2017. 15. Ordinance of the City of White Plains relating to the prohibition of the launching, landing and operation of drones during the City’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular evening to be held on December 31, 2017. 16. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to the hiring of a consultant to perform environmental testing at property known as 52 North Broadway. 17. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the hiring of an independent consultant to perform environmental testing at property known as 52 North Broadway to be used in relation to the preparation and consideration of an application for a Zoning Amendment, and requiring the applicant to pay the costs thereof by funding a Trust Account. 18. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to an agreement with the Westchester Community Foundation to accept a grant award in the amount of $100,000 for the White Plains Education & Training Center. 19. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into an agreement with the Westchester Community Foundation, (WCF), to accept a grant award in the amount of $100,000 for the White Plains Education & Training Center. 20. Communication from Acting Commissioner of Finance in relation to budget amendments with respect to the City’s Cable Franchise Agreement to properly record revenues and expenditures with regard to a contribution to the Debt Service Fund and a City Technology Showcase Grant. 21. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. 22. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to funding to continue the Project Hope Program through the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. 23. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to receive $184,862, in funding ton continue the Project Hope Program through the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), providing alcohol and substance prevention services to the City of White Plains. 24. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a consulting contract with PEG Consulting, LLC, to provide evaluation services for the 21st Century Community Learning Center STEM Academy. 25. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute on behalf of the City, a consultant contract with PEG Consulting, LLC, to provide evaluation services for the 21st Century Community Learning Center STEM Academy. 26. Communication from Personnel Director in relation to an amendment to Section 2-5-76 of the White Plains Municipal Compensation and Leave Plan. 27. Ordinance amending Section 2-5-76 of the White Plains Municipal Code by allocating the salary of a certain position title. 28. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to a renewal agreement with Integrated Technical Systems, Inc., for hardware and software warranties on the multispace parking meters. 29. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his authorized representative, to enter into a renewal agreement on behalf of the City of White Plains pertaining to hardware and software warranties on 97 of the multi-space parking meters in use throughout the City’s Municipal Parking System. 30. Communication from Chairman, Transportation Commission, in relation to amendments to the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City. 31. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a “Two Hour Parking Monday through Friday” Zone on Park Circle and creating a “Right Turn on Red Prohibited” on Maple Avenue at Longview Avenue. RESOLUTIONS: 32. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted by the New York Power Authority, 123 Main Street, for a site plan amendment for the expansion of the existing parking garage to increase the number of parking spaces from 736 to 856. 33. Communications from Design Review Board 34. Commissioner of Planning 35. Planning Board 36. Commissioner of Public Safety 37. Commissioner of Public Works 38. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 39. Transportation Commission 40. Commissioner of Parking 41. Westchester County Planning Board 42. Environmental Officer 43. Environmental Findings Resolution 44. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of the New York Power Authority (“Applicant”), owner of the property known as 123 Main Street, for an amendment to an approved site plain to renovate and expand the existing parking garage and other site improvements. 45. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application for a site plan extension submitted on behalf of Westmoreland Lofts, LLC, for the construction of a mixed use building at 146 Westmoreland Avenue. 46. Communications from Design Review Board 47. Commissioner of Planning 48. Planning Board 49. Commissioner of Public Safety 50. Commissioner of Public Works 51. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 52. Transportation Commission 53. Commissioner of Parking 54. Westchester County Planning Board 55. Environmental Officer 56. Environmental Findings Resolution 57. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending for an additional one (1) year the Special Permit and Site Plan Approval granted on January 3, 2017 to Westmoreland Lofts, LLC (“Applicant”) for the project known as The Westmoreland Lofts, located at 146 Westmoreland Avenue. 58. Communication from Acting Commissioner of Finance in relation to the filing of a Standard Work Day Resolution. 59. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains reaffirming, establishing and reporting a Standard Work Day for Common Council Members. ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 60. Communication from Commissioner of Building transmitting an application submitted on behalf of Post Maple 77, LLC, known as The Boulevard, for an extension of a previously approved site plan to construct a mixed use development on Post Road and Maple Avenue 61. Communication from Commissioner of Building transmitting an application submitted on behalf of Westpark Parking Garage for a site plan amendment to construct a new three story parking Garage at 1111 Westchester Avenue, in support of PepsiCo, the sole tenant in the building. 62. Communication from Commissioner of Building transmitting an application submitted on behalf of White Plains Hospital for an Site Plan Amendment and Special Permit to renovate an existing building located at 79 East Post Road for professional office use. 63. Communication from Commissioner of Building transmitting an application submitted on behalf of Saber White Plains, LLC and Chauncey White Plains, LLC, for Special Permit and Site Plan Approval on a proposed mixed use development to be located between Westchester Avenue and Franklin Avenue.. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 64. Communication from Acting Commissioner of Finance transmitting the Interim Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2017. 65. Communication from Chief Deputy Budget Director transmitting the Capital Projects Status Report for the period ending September 30, 2017. 66. Communication from Acting Commissioner of Finance transmitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year June 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017. 67. Communication from Chairman, Historic Preservation Commission, transmitting a resolution and supporting report of the Historic Preservation Commission recommending the property known as the Fire Fighters Monument, located at the corner of Mamaroneck and Maple Avenues be designated a Local Landmark. 68. Communication from Chairman, Historic Preservation Commission, transmitting a resolution and supporting report of the Historic Preservation Commission recommending the property known as the White Plains Presbyterian Church Cemetery, located at 39 North Broadway be designated a Local Landmark. 69. Communication from Chairman, Historic Preservation Commission, transmitting a resolution and supporting report of the Historic Preservation Commission recommending the property known as the Christopher Columbus Monument, located in the northern edge of Tibbits Park, be designated a Local Landmark.
Public Hearing in relation to the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains creating a new TD-1 Transit Zoning District and Re-zoning a certain property in the B-2 Neighborhood Business Zoning District to TD-1 Transit Zoning District.
Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of the Mount Hope A.M.E. Zion Church (“Applicant”), for Site Plan and Special Permit Approvals for the construction of a six story, fifty-six unit apartment building and an approximately 4,800 square foot addition to the existing church building located at 65 Lake Street, situated in the B-3 Intermediate Business District.
Dec 04, 2017 Common Council
APPOINTMENTS: 1. Communication from the Mayor recommending the appointment of Michael Boggi as Commissioner of Purchase for the City of White Plains. 2. Communication from the Mayor in relation to the appointment of Soknan Han Jung as a member of the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee to a term which will expire on December 31, 2018. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 5. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to certain tax review proceedings. 6. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 7. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to amending the Municipal Code Water Rules and Regulations and the Water Rates Schedule of Fees. 8. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains amending Paragraphs F and H of Appendix A, Section 7-8-121 of the White Plains Municipal Code, Water Rules and Regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Public Works pertaining to revising certain water rates and charges and connection fees. 9. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to two Certificates of Emergency, the first for the replacement of failed sewer ejector pumps at the Public Safety Building, and the second to remediation of a leak in the boilers at the Ebersole Ice Rink. 10. Ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds from the 2017-2018 General Fund Budget in order to reflect additional costs within the Department of Public Works for necessary replacement of failed sewer ejector pumps at the Public Safety Building. 11. Ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds from the 2017-2018 General Fund Budget in order to reflect additional costs within the Department of Public Works for necessary immediate remediation required in connection with a leak in the boilers at the Ebersole Ice Rink. 12. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to a donation from the New York Law Enforcement Foundation in support of the Public Safety K-9 Unit. 13. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains, a donation in the amount of $1,000 to be used for expenditures related to the Police K-9 Unit. 14. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to the prohibition of the launching, landing and operation of drones during the City’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular evening to be held on December 31, 2017. 15. Ordinance of the City of White Plains relating to the prohibition of the launching, landing and operation of drones during the City’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular evening to be held on December 31, 2017. 16. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to the hiring of a consultant to perform environmental testing at property known as 52 North Broadway. 17. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the hiring of an independent consultant to perform environmental testing at property known as 52 North Broadway to be used in relation to the preparation and consideration of an application for a Zoning Amendment, and requiring the applicant to pay the costs thereof by funding a Trust Account. 18. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to an agreement with the Westchester Community Foundation to accept a grant award in the amount of $100,000 for the White Plains Education & Training Center. 19. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into an agreement with the Westchester Community Foundation, (WCF), to accept a grant award in the amount of $100,000 for the White Plains Education & Training Center. 20. Communication from Acting Commissioner of Finance in relation to budget amendments with respect to the City’s Cable Franchise Agreement to properly record revenues and expenditures with regard to a contribution to the Debt Service Fund and a City Technology Showcase Grant. 21. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. 22. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to funding to continue the Project Hope Program through the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. 23. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to receive $184,862, in funding ton continue the Project Hope Program through the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), providing alcohol and substance prevention services to the City of White Plains. 24. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a consulting contract with PEG Consulting, LLC, to provide evaluation services for the 21st Century Community Learning Center STEM Academy. 25. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute on behalf of the City, a consultant contract with PEG Consulting, LLC, to provide evaluation services for the 21st Century Community Learning Center STEM Academy. 26. Communication from Personnel Director in relation to an amendment to Section 2-5-76 of the White Plains Municipal Compensation and Leave Plan. 27. Ordinance amending Section 2-5-76 of the White Plains Municipal Code by allocating the salary of a certain position title. 28. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to a renewal agreement with Integrated Technical Systems, Inc., for hardware and software warranties on the multispace parking meters. 29. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his authorized representative, to enter into a renewal agreement on behalf of the City of White Plains pertaining to hardware and software warranties on 97 of the multi-space parking meters in use throughout the City’s Municipal Parking System. 30. Communication from Chairman, Transportation Commission, in relation to amendments to the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City. 31. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a “Two Hour Parking Monday through Friday” Zone on Park Circle and creating a “Right Turn on Red Prohibited” on Maple Avenue at Longview Avenue. RESOLUTIONS: 32. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted by the New York Power Authority, 123 Main Street, for a site plan amendment for the expansion of the existing parking garage to increase the number of parking spaces from 736 to 856. 33. Communications from Design Review Board 34. Commissioner of Planning 35. Planning Board 36. Commissioner of Public Safety 37. Commissioner of Public Works 38. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 39. Transportation Commission 40. Commissioner of Parking 41. Westchester County Planning Board 42. Environmental Officer 43. Environmental Findings Resolution 44. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of the New York Power Authority (“Applicant”), owner of the property known as 123 Main Street, for an amendment to an approved site plain to renovate and expand the existing parking garage and other site improvements. 45. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application for a site plan extension submitted on behalf of Westmoreland Lofts, LLC, for the construction of a mixed use building at 146 Westmoreland Avenue. 46. Communications from Design Review Board 47. Commissioner of Planning 48. Planning Board 49. Commissioner of Public Safety 50. Commissioner of Public Works 51. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 52. Transportation Commission 53. Commissioner of Parking 54. Westchester County Planning Board 55. Environmental Officer 56. Environmental Findings Resolution 57. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending for an additional one (1) year the Special Permit and Site Plan Approval granted on January 3, 2017 to Westmoreland Lofts, LLC (“Applicant”) for the project known as The Westmoreland Lofts, located at 146 Westmoreland Avenue. 58. Communication from Acting Commissioner of Finance in relation to the filing of a Standard Work Day Resolution. 59. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains reaffirming, establishing and reporting a Standard Work Day for Common Council Members. ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 60. Communication from Commissioner of Building transmitting an application submitted on behalf of Post Maple 77, LLC, known as The Boulevard, for an extension of a previously approved site plan to construct a mixed use development on Post Road and Maple Avenue 61. Communication from Commissioner of Building transmitting an application submitted on behalf of Westpark Parking Garage for a site plan amendment to construct a new three story parking Garage at 1111 Westchester Avenue, in support of PepsiCo, the sole tenant in the building. 62. Communication from Commissioner of Building transmitting an application submitted on behalf of White Plains Hospital for an Site Plan Amendment and Special Permit to renovate an existing building located at 79 East Post Road for professional office use. 63. Communication from Commissioner of Building transmitting an application submitted on behalf of Saber White Plains, LLC and Chauncey White Plains, LLC, for Special Permit and Site Plan Approval on a proposed mixed use development to be located between Westchester Avenue and Franklin Avenue.. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 64. Communication from Acting Commissioner of Finance transmitting the Interim Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2017. 65. Communication from Chief Deputy Budget Director transmitting the Capital Projects Status Report for the period ending September 30, 2017. 66. Communication from Acting Commissioner of Finance transmitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year June 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017. 67. Communication from Chairman, Historic Preservation Commission, transmitting a resolution and supporting report of the Historic Preservation Commission recommending the property known as the Fire Fighters Monument, located at the corner of Mamaroneck and Maple Avenues be designated a Local Landmark. 68. Communication from Chairman, Historic Preservation Commission, transmitting a resolution and supporting report of the Historic Preservation Commission recommending the property known as the White Plains Presbyterian Church Cemetery, located at 39 North Broadway be designated a Local Landmark. 69. Communication from Chairman, Historic Preservation Commission, transmitting a resolution and supporting report of the Historic Preservation Commission recommending the property known as the Christopher Columbus Monument, located in the northern edge of Tibbits Park, be designated a Local Landmark.
Public Hearing in relation to the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains creating a new TD-1 Transit Zoning District and Re-zoning a certain property in the B-2 Neighborhood Business Zoning District to TD-1 Transit Zoning District.
Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of the Mount Hope A.M.E. Zion Church (“Applicant”), for Site Plan and Special Permit Approvals for the construction of a six story, fifty-six unit apartment building and an approximately 4,800 square foot addition to the existing church building located at 65 Lake Street, situated in the B-3 Intermediate Business District.