APPOINTMENTS: 1. Appointment of Kevin P. Livingston as Commissioner of Parking. 2. Appointment of Vincent Fields to the White Plains Library Board. 3. Appointment of members to the One White Plains Comprehensive Plan Committee. PUBLIC HEARING: 4. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted on behalf of MCRT Investments LLC for a special permit to construct a multi-family dwelling at 39 Westmoreland Avenue, White Plains, NY. SECOND READING ORDINANCES: 5. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance with respect to Solar Energy Systems. 6. Communications from Design Review Board 7. Planning Board 8. Commissioner of Public Safety 9. Commissioner of Public Works 10. Deputy Commissioner Parking 11. Transportation Commission 12. Commissioner of Parking 13. Westchester County Planning Board 14. Environmental Officer 15. Environmental Findings Resolution 16. Ordinance amending "The Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains" with respect to Solar Energy Regulations. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 17. Communication from the Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No.C5599, and SW5600 entitled “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY23." 18. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5599 entitled, “Rolling Stock acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY23" and Capital Project No. SW5600 entitled, “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles FY23". 19. Bond Ordinance, dated July 5, 2022, authorizing the issuance of $4,676,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the acquisition of Heavy-Duty Vehicles for maintenance and construction. 20. Communication from the Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No C5601, entitled “Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY 23.” 21. Communication from the Environmental Officer. 22. Environmental Findings Resolution 23. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5601, entitled “Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY 23.” 24. Bond Ordinance, dated July 5, 2022, authorizing the issuance of $808,000 aggregate principal amount serial Bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the construction or reconstruction of City-owned buildings. 25. Communication from the Chairman, Capital Projects Board in relation to Capital Project No.C5598 entitled "Public Safety Access Control." 26. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5598, entitled "Public Safety Access Control” for FY 22-23. 27. Bond Ordinance, dated July 5, 2022 authorizing the issuance of an additional $227,500 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the acquisition of equipment, machinery, and apparatus. 28. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the hiring of appraisers. 29. Ordinance approving employment of appraisers in connection with the Defense of Tax Review and Small Claims Assessment Review Proceedings for Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023. 30. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 31. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 32. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to retaining Labor Counsel from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. 33. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing Corporation Counsel to retain Labor Counsel from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. 34. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to renewing and extending the annual contract with the Thomas H. Slater Center, Inc. for the operation of the Thomas H. Slater Center. 35. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew and extend the annual contract with the Thomas H. Slater Center, Inc. for the operation of the Thomas H. Slater Center. 36. Communication from the Commissioner of Planning in relation to amending the Community Development Program Budget and establishing Rehabilitation Program revenue and expenditure budgets. 37. Ordinance amending the Community Development Fund Budget by appropriating fund balance and allocating such increase to the Rehabilitation Revolving Fund Program. 38. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to entering into a new Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Empress Ambulance Service, Inc. 39. Ordinance authorizing the City to enter into a one year Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Empress Ambulance Service, Inc. 40. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to a grant of $44,205 dollars for the SUNY Purchase LPP Summer Career Leaders Program for Youth. 41. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains to receive a grant in the amount of $44,205 and enter into an agreement with SUNY Purchase to fund the Youth Bureau's SUNY Purchase LPP Summer Career Leaders Program. 42. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to authorizing the Mayor to receive a grant in the amount of $139,000 from the Friends of the Youth Bureau to fund various programs. 43. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a grant in the amount of $139,000 from the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau to support various programs and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the 2022/23 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. 44. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to authorizing a $71,428 grant from the County of Westchester for Youth Bureau Infrastructure Enhancement and Needs Assessment. 45. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a $71,428 grant from the County of Westchester for Youth Bureau Infrastructure Enhancement and Needs Assessment. 46. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to an agreement with the County of Westchester to fund the Youth Bureau’s Summer Youth Employment Program and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the 2022/23 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. 47. Ordinance authorizing a the City of White Plains to receive a grant and enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester to fund the Youth Bureau’s Summer Youth Employment Program and to authorize the Budget Director to ament the FY 2022/23 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. 48. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to approving the Youth Bureau’s 2022 Summer STEM Camp for Middle School Students and authorizing the Budget Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Youth Development Fund. 49. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the Youth Bureau’s 2022 Summer STEM Camp for Middle School Students and authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Youth Development Fund. 50. Communication from the Transportation Commission in relation amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a "No Parking Any Time" area located at Canfield Avenue and adding a handicapped parking space on Canfield Avenue, south of Lake Street. 51. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a "No Parking Any Time" area located at Canfield Avenue, and adding a handicapped parking space on Canfield Avenue, south of Lake Street. RESOLUTIONS: 52. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Archie Grand for a Special Permit for outdoor dining located at 166B Mamaroneck Avenue. 53. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains setting a Public Hearing for August 1, 2022 in relation to the application submitted for a special permit for outdoor dining at Archie Grand located at 166B Mamaroneck Avenue. 54. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation an application submitted on behalf of Sundance Kitchen and Cantina for outdoor dining located at 208 Mamaroneck Avenue. 55. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains setting a Public Hearing for August 1, 2022 in relation to an application submitted for a special permit for outdoor dining at Sundance Kitchen and Cantina located at 208 Mamaroneck Avenue. 56. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Cantina Taqueria and Tequila Bar for a special permit to operate an accessory cabaret at property located at 166A Mamaroneck Avenue. 57. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a Public Hearing for August 1, 2022 in relation to the application submitted by Cantina Taqueria and Tequila Bar for a special permit to operate an accessory cabaret at property located at 166A Mamaroneck Avenue. 58. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Toll Brothers, Inc., for an extension of the Site Plan and Special Permit Approval for their mixed-use project at 80 Westchester Avenue (aka "Adora Row"). 59. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains setting a Public Hearing for August 1, 2022 in relation to an application submitted for an amendment to a special permit for property located at 80 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY. 60. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application on behalf of Living Word Christian Church for an extension of an amended site plan approval associated with a proposed building addition at 1236 Mamaroneck Avenue. 61. Communications from Design Review Board 62. Commissioner of Planning 63. White Plains Planning Board 64. Commissioner of Public Safety 65. Commissioner of Public Works 66. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 67. Transportation Commission 68. Commissioner of Parking 69. Environmental Officer 70. Environmental Findings Resolution 71. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending the amended site plan approval granted on August 3, 2020 for an additional One Year expiring on August 3, 2023 to Living Word Christian Church, the owner of the property known as 1236 Mamaroneck Avenue (also known as Section 138.14, Block 11, Lot 4 on the Tax Assessment Maps of the City of White Plains). ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 72. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted by Bleakley, Platt and Schmidt LLP on behalf of 10 DeKalb, LLC, theowner of 10 DeKalb Avenue for an application for an amendment to the previous site plan approval which was originally granted in 2013. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 73. Communication from Budget Director transmitting the City’s Summary Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Jul 05, 2022 Regular Stated Meeting of the Common Council
APPOINTMENTS: 1. Appointment of Kevin P. Livingston as Commissioner of Parking. 2. Appointment of Vincent Fields to the White Plains Library Board. 3. Appointment of members to the One White Plains Comprehensive Plan Committee. PUBLIC HEARING: 4. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted on behalf of MCRT Investments LLC for a special permit to construct a multi-family dwelling at 39 Westmoreland Avenue, White Plains, NY. SECOND READING ORDINANCES: 5. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance with respect to Solar Energy Systems. 6. Communications from Design Review Board 7. Planning Board 8. Commissioner of Public Safety 9. Commissioner of Public Works 10. Deputy Commissioner Parking 11. Transportation Commission 12. Commissioner of Parking 13. Westchester County Planning Board 14. Environmental Officer 15. Environmental Findings Resolution 16. Ordinance amending "The Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains" with respect to Solar Energy Regulations. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 17. Communication from the Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No.C5599, and SW5600 entitled “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY23." 18. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5599 entitled, “Rolling Stock acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY23" and Capital Project No. SW5600 entitled, “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles FY23". 19. Bond Ordinance, dated July 5, 2022, authorizing the issuance of $4,676,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the acquisition of Heavy-Duty Vehicles for maintenance and construction. 20. Communication from the Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No C5601, entitled “Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY 23.” 21. Communication from the Environmental Officer. 22. Environmental Findings Resolution 23. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5601, entitled “Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY 23.” 24. Bond Ordinance, dated July 5, 2022, authorizing the issuance of $808,000 aggregate principal amount serial Bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the construction or reconstruction of City-owned buildings. 25. Communication from the Chairman, Capital Projects Board in relation to Capital Project No.C5598 entitled "Public Safety Access Control." 26. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5598, entitled "Public Safety Access Control” for FY 22-23. 27. Bond Ordinance, dated July 5, 2022 authorizing the issuance of an additional $227,500 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the acquisition of equipment, machinery, and apparatus. 28. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the hiring of appraisers. 29. Ordinance approving employment of appraisers in connection with the Defense of Tax Review and Small Claims Assessment Review Proceedings for Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023. 30. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 31. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 32. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to retaining Labor Counsel from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. 33. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing Corporation Counsel to retain Labor Counsel from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. 34. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to renewing and extending the annual contract with the Thomas H. Slater Center, Inc. for the operation of the Thomas H. Slater Center. 35. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew and extend the annual contract with the Thomas H. Slater Center, Inc. for the operation of the Thomas H. Slater Center. 36. Communication from the Commissioner of Planning in relation to amending the Community Development Program Budget and establishing Rehabilitation Program revenue and expenditure budgets. 37. Ordinance amending the Community Development Fund Budget by appropriating fund balance and allocating such increase to the Rehabilitation Revolving Fund Program. 38. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to entering into a new Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Empress Ambulance Service, Inc. 39. Ordinance authorizing the City to enter into a one year Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Empress Ambulance Service, Inc. 40. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to a grant of $44,205 dollars for the SUNY Purchase LPP Summer Career Leaders Program for Youth. 41. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains to receive a grant in the amount of $44,205 and enter into an agreement with SUNY Purchase to fund the Youth Bureau's SUNY Purchase LPP Summer Career Leaders Program. 42. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to authorizing the Mayor to receive a grant in the amount of $139,000 from the Friends of the Youth Bureau to fund various programs. 43. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a grant in the amount of $139,000 from the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau to support various programs and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the 2022/23 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. 44. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to authorizing a $71,428 grant from the County of Westchester for Youth Bureau Infrastructure Enhancement and Needs Assessment. 45. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a $71,428 grant from the County of Westchester for Youth Bureau Infrastructure Enhancement and Needs Assessment. 46. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to an agreement with the County of Westchester to fund the Youth Bureau’s Summer Youth Employment Program and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the 2022/23 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. 47. Ordinance authorizing a the City of White Plains to receive a grant and enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester to fund the Youth Bureau’s Summer Youth Employment Program and to authorize the Budget Director to ament the FY 2022/23 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. 48. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to approving the Youth Bureau’s 2022 Summer STEM Camp for Middle School Students and authorizing the Budget Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Youth Development Fund. 49. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the Youth Bureau’s 2022 Summer STEM Camp for Middle School Students and authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Youth Development Fund. 50. Communication from the Transportation Commission in relation amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a "No Parking Any Time" area located at Canfield Avenue and adding a handicapped parking space on Canfield Avenue, south of Lake Street. 51. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a "No Parking Any Time" area located at Canfield Avenue, and adding a handicapped parking space on Canfield Avenue, south of Lake Street. RESOLUTIONS: 52. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Archie Grand for a Special Permit for outdoor dining located at 166B Mamaroneck Avenue. 53. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains setting a Public Hearing for August 1, 2022 in relation to the application submitted for a special permit for outdoor dining at Archie Grand located at 166B Mamaroneck Avenue. 54. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation an application submitted on behalf of Sundance Kitchen and Cantina for outdoor dining located at 208 Mamaroneck Avenue. 55. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains setting a Public Hearing for August 1, 2022 in relation to an application submitted for a special permit for outdoor dining at Sundance Kitchen and Cantina located at 208 Mamaroneck Avenue. 56. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Cantina Taqueria and Tequila Bar for a special permit to operate an accessory cabaret at property located at 166A Mamaroneck Avenue. 57. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a Public Hearing for August 1, 2022 in relation to the application submitted by Cantina Taqueria and Tequila Bar for a special permit to operate an accessory cabaret at property located at 166A Mamaroneck Avenue. 58. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Toll Brothers, Inc., for an extension of the Site Plan and Special Permit Approval for their mixed-use project at 80 Westchester Avenue (aka "Adora Row"). 59. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains setting a Public Hearing for August 1, 2022 in relation to an application submitted for an amendment to a special permit for property located at 80 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY. 60. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application on behalf of Living Word Christian Church for an extension of an amended site plan approval associated with a proposed building addition at 1236 Mamaroneck Avenue. 61. Communications from Design Review Board 62. Commissioner of Planning 63. White Plains Planning Board 64. Commissioner of Public Safety 65. Commissioner of Public Works 66. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 67. Transportation Commission 68. Commissioner of Parking 69. Environmental Officer 70. Environmental Findings Resolution 71. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending the amended site plan approval granted on August 3, 2020 for an additional One Year expiring on August 3, 2023 to Living Word Christian Church, the owner of the property known as 1236 Mamaroneck Avenue (also known as Section 138.14, Block 11, Lot 4 on the Tax Assessment Maps of the City of White Plains). ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 72. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted by Bleakley, Platt and Schmidt LLP on behalf of 10 DeKalb, LLC, theowner of 10 DeKalb Avenue for an application for an amendment to the previous site plan approval which was originally granted in 2013. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 73. Communication from Budget Director transmitting the City’s Summary Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.