APPOINTMENTS: 1. Appointment of members to the Library Board of Trustees. 2. Appointment of an alternate member to the Planning Board. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 3. Communication from the Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5611 entitled "Kittrell Park Basketball Courts.” 4. Communication from the Environmental Officer. 5. Environmental Findings Resolution 6. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5611, entitled "Kittrell Park Basketball Courts.” 7. Communication from the Mayor requesting authorization to enter into a Clean Energy Communities Energy Services Program Agreement with NYSERDA. 8. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to enter into a Clean Energy Communities Energy Services Program Agreement with NYSERDA. 9. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 10. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 11. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to street closures . 12. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of certain portions of public streets for the White Plains Farmers’ Market and Memorial Day Parade. 13. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to street closures and appropriate parking restrictions that will take place on March 11, 2023 for the White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 14. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions on March 11, 2023 for a Saint Patrick's Day Parade sponsored by the White Plains Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee and the White Plains Business Improvement District. 15. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to accept a $250 grant from the Bristal Assisted Living. 16. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing acceptance of the $250 grant from Bristal Assisted Living. 17. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to proposed fee schedule to be effective March 1, 2023. 18. Ordinance establishing and approving a schedule of user fees for the Department of Recreation and Parks effective March 1, 2023. 19. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to extend three Youth Bureau OASAS programs to June 14, 2023. 20. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to extend three Youth Bureau OASAS programs to June 14, 2023. 21. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with Pahwa LLC to provide oversight and transition for the OASAS Prevention program. 22. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing an agreement with Pahwa LLC to provide oversight and transition for the OASAS Prevention program. 23. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to accept a $20,000 grant from The New York Community Trust to support a Youth Bureau Academic Assistance Program. 24. Ordinance authorizing the City to accept a $20,000 grant from The New York Community Trust to support a Youth Bureau Academic Assistance Program. 25. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to entering into a contract with North American Family Institute, Inc. to work with the White Plains Public Safety and the White Plains Youth Bureau to provide Youth Police Initiative. 26. Ordinance authorizing the City to enter into a contract with North American Family Institute in connection with the Youth Police Initiative Program. 27. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to entering into a contract with Sheila Pawleski to provide teen intervene services for the SORII grant. 28. Ordinance authorizing the City to enter into an agreement between the city and the Sheila Pawleski for services relating to the Youth Bureau’s NYS Opioid Response (SOR) grant. 29. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into a contract for $20,000 with the City of Peekskill to develop a Grandpas United Mentoring Program. 30. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the City of Peekskill for the White Plains Youth Bureau to assist in the development of a Grandpas United Mentoring Program in Peekskill. 31. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into a contract for $25,000 with the Village of Portchester to develop a Grandpas United Mentoring Program. 32. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the City of Portchester for the White Plains Youth Bureau to assist in the development of a Grandpas United Mentoring Program in Portchester. 33. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into a contract for $25,000 with the City of New Rochelle to develop a Grandpas United Mentoring Program. 34. Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the City of New Rochelle for the White Plains Youth Bureau to assist in the development of a Grandpas United Mentoring Program in New Rochelle. 35. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into a contract for $25,000 with the Village of Ossining to develop a Grandpas United Mentoring Program. 36. Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Village of Ossining for the White Plains Youth Bureau to assist in the development of a Grandpas United Mentoring Program in Ossining. 37. Communication from the Personnel Officer recommending an amendment to the Compensation and Leave Plan and to the 2022-2023 Table of Organization. 38. Ordinance amending Sections 2-5-81 of the White Plains Municipal Code by reallocating, establishing and deleting certain position titles, and amending the 2022-2023 Table of Organization. 39. Communication from the Acting Chairman of the Transportation Commission in relation to proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance. 40. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains by removing a subdivision of "No Stopping at Any Time" that pertains to EJ Conroy Drive, adding a subdivision that allows for 30 minute parking by buses at bus stands to "Preferential Bus Lanes, Bus Stands and Stops" and modifying "Designated Handicapped Parking Spaces-Street" by placing a time limit for the parking on Fisher Court. RESOLUTIONS: 41. Communication from the Corporation Counsel regarding the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency's issuance of a sales tax exemption to renovate several buildings containing 188 residential units and approximately 60,000 square feet of office space and 17,080 square feet of restaurant and retail space along with a plaza deck at 50 Main Street, 1-11 Martine Avenue and 34 South Lexington Avenue and a partial real property tax abatement for 1-11 Martine Avenue for the benefit of Ginsburg Development Companies, LLC. 42. Resolution of No Objection to Westchester County Industrial Development Agency's issuance of a sales tax exemption to renovate several buildings containing 188 residential units and approximately 60,000 square feet of office space and 17,080 square feet of restaurant and retail space along with a plaza deck at 50 Main Street, 1-11 Martine Avenue and 34 South Lexington Avenue and a partial real property tax abatement for 1-11 Martine Avenue for the benefit of Ginsburg Development Companies, LLC. 43. Communication from the Corporation Council in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center for an amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map. 44. Communication from the White Plains Planning Board 45. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a Public Hearing for March 6, 2023 in relation to amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map at 303, 305, 311, 315-17, and 317 North Street. 46. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of the “North Street Community” for a fourth 3-year extension of site plan approval for the independent living phase of a project located at 303-315 North Street. 47. Communication from Design Review Board 48. Commissioner of Planning 49. W hite Plains Planning Board 50. Commissioner of Public Safety 51. Commissioner of Public Works 52. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 53. T ransportation Commission 54. Commissioner of Parking 55. Environmental Officer 56. Environmental Findings Resolution 57. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving an application submitted on behalf of North Street Community, LLC, for an additional three (3) year extension of the independent living phase of a site plan approval originally granted by the Common Council by Resolution adopted on July 9, 2007, as last amended and extended by Resolution adopted on March 2, 2020 to permit the construction of a Planned Senior Residential Development known as the "'North Street Community" located at 303-317 North Street, formerly known as 303-315 North Street, containing environmentally sensitive site features. 58. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of City Square for an extension to the amended site plan approval for the property located at 50 Main Street, 34 Lexington Avenue and 1-11 Martine Avenue. 59. Communication from Design Review Board 60. Commissioner of Planning 61. W hite Plains Planning Board 62. Commissioner of Public Safety 63. Commissioner of Public Works 64. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 65. T ransportation Commission 66. Commissioner of Parking 67. Environmental Officer 68. Environmental Findings Resolution 69. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application for an extension of an amended site plan last granted on February 7, 2022, to MG RMC Main LLC for a project known as City Square located at 50 Main Street, 34 South Lexington Avenue and 1-11 Martine Avenue. 70. Communication from the City Clerk requesting approval to designate The Journal News as the official newspaper of the City of White Plains for the Calendar Year 2023. 71. Resolution designating the Journal News as the official newspaper of the City of White Plains for the purpose of public notices. ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 72. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application seeking an extension of the Site Plan and Special Permit Approval to allow the construction of a mixed-use building at 146 Westmoreland Avenue. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 73. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board transmitting the 2023-2029 Capital Improvement Program. 74. Communication from the Budget Director transmitting the Capital Improvement Program Status Report for the Quarter ended December 31, 2022. 75. Communication from the Commissioner of Finance transmitting the unaudited interim financial report for the six months ended December 31, 2022.
Feb 06, 2023 Regular Stated Meeting of the Common Council
APPOINTMENTS: 1. Appointment of members to the Library Board of Trustees. 2. Appointment of an alternate member to the Planning Board. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 3. Communication from the Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5611 entitled "Kittrell Park Basketball Courts.” 4. Communication from the Environmental Officer. 5. Environmental Findings Resolution 6. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5611, entitled "Kittrell Park Basketball Courts.” 7. Communication from the Mayor requesting authorization to enter into a Clean Energy Communities Energy Services Program Agreement with NYSERDA. 8. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to enter into a Clean Energy Communities Energy Services Program Agreement with NYSERDA. 9. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 10. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 11. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to street closures . 12. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of certain portions of public streets for the White Plains Farmers’ Market and Memorial Day Parade. 13. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to street closures and appropriate parking restrictions that will take place on March 11, 2023 for the White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 14. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions on March 11, 2023 for a Saint Patrick's Day Parade sponsored by the White Plains Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee and the White Plains Business Improvement District. 15. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to accept a $250 grant from the Bristal Assisted Living. 16. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing acceptance of the $250 grant from Bristal Assisted Living. 17. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to proposed fee schedule to be effective March 1, 2023. 18. Ordinance establishing and approving a schedule of user fees for the Department of Recreation and Parks effective March 1, 2023. 19. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to extend three Youth Bureau OASAS programs to June 14, 2023. 20. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to extend three Youth Bureau OASAS programs to June 14, 2023. 21. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with Pahwa LLC to provide oversight and transition for the OASAS Prevention program. 22. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing an agreement with Pahwa LLC to provide oversight and transition for the OASAS Prevention program. 23. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to accept a $20,000 grant from The New York Community Trust to support a Youth Bureau Academic Assistance Program. 24. Ordinance authorizing the City to accept a $20,000 grant from The New York Community Trust to support a Youth Bureau Academic Assistance Program. 25. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to entering into a contract with North American Family Institute, Inc. to work with the White Plains Public Safety and the White Plains Youth Bureau to provide Youth Police Initiative. 26. Ordinance authorizing the City to enter into a contract with North American Family Institute in connection with the Youth Police Initiative Program. 27. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to entering into a contract with Sheila Pawleski to provide teen intervene services for the SORII grant. 28. Ordinance authorizing the City to enter into an agreement between the city and the Sheila Pawleski for services relating to the Youth Bureau’s NYS Opioid Response (SOR) grant. 29. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into a contract for $20,000 with the City of Peekskill to develop a Grandpas United Mentoring Program. 30. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the City of Peekskill for the White Plains Youth Bureau to assist in the development of a Grandpas United Mentoring Program in Peekskill. 31. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into a contract for $25,000 with the Village of Portchester to develop a Grandpas United Mentoring Program. 32. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the City of Portchester for the White Plains Youth Bureau to assist in the development of a Grandpas United Mentoring Program in Portchester. 33. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into a contract for $25,000 with the City of New Rochelle to develop a Grandpas United Mentoring Program. 34. Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the City of New Rochelle for the White Plains Youth Bureau to assist in the development of a Grandpas United Mentoring Program in New Rochelle. 35. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into a contract for $25,000 with the Village of Ossining to develop a Grandpas United Mentoring Program. 36. Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Village of Ossining for the White Plains Youth Bureau to assist in the development of a Grandpas United Mentoring Program in Ossining. 37. Communication from the Personnel Officer recommending an amendment to the Compensation and Leave Plan and to the 2022-2023 Table of Organization. 38. Ordinance amending Sections 2-5-81 of the White Plains Municipal Code by reallocating, establishing and deleting certain position titles, and amending the 2022-2023 Table of Organization. 39. Communication from the Acting Chairman of the Transportation Commission in relation to proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance. 40. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains by removing a subdivision of "No Stopping at Any Time" that pertains to EJ Conroy Drive, adding a subdivision that allows for 30 minute parking by buses at bus stands to "Preferential Bus Lanes, Bus Stands and Stops" and modifying "Designated Handicapped Parking Spaces-Street" by placing a time limit for the parking on Fisher Court. RESOLUTIONS: 41. Communication from the Corporation Counsel regarding the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency's issuance of a sales tax exemption to renovate several buildings containing 188 residential units and approximately 60,000 square feet of office space and 17,080 square feet of restaurant and retail space along with a plaza deck at 50 Main Street, 1-11 Martine Avenue and 34 South Lexington Avenue and a partial real property tax abatement for 1-11 Martine Avenue for the benefit of Ginsburg Development Companies, LLC. 42. Resolution of No Objection to Westchester County Industrial Development Agency's issuance of a sales tax exemption to renovate several buildings containing 188 residential units and approximately 60,000 square feet of office space and 17,080 square feet of restaurant and retail space along with a plaza deck at 50 Main Street, 1-11 Martine Avenue and 34 South Lexington Avenue and a partial real property tax abatement for 1-11 Martine Avenue for the benefit of Ginsburg Development Companies, LLC. 43. Communication from the Corporation Council in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center for an amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map. 44. Communication from the White Plains Planning Board 45. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a Public Hearing for March 6, 2023 in relation to amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map at 303, 305, 311, 315-17, and 317 North Street. 46. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of the “North Street Community” for a fourth 3-year extension of site plan approval for the independent living phase of a project located at 303-315 North Street. 47. Communication from Design Review Board 48. Commissioner of Planning 49. W hite Plains Planning Board 50. Commissioner of Public Safety 51. Commissioner of Public Works 52. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 53. T ransportation Commission 54. Commissioner of Parking 55. Environmental Officer 56. Environmental Findings Resolution 57. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving an application submitted on behalf of North Street Community, LLC, for an additional three (3) year extension of the independent living phase of a site plan approval originally granted by the Common Council by Resolution adopted on July 9, 2007, as last amended and extended by Resolution adopted on March 2, 2020 to permit the construction of a Planned Senior Residential Development known as the "'North Street Community" located at 303-317 North Street, formerly known as 303-315 North Street, containing environmentally sensitive site features. 58. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of City Square for an extension to the amended site plan approval for the property located at 50 Main Street, 34 Lexington Avenue and 1-11 Martine Avenue. 59. Communication from Design Review Board 60. Commissioner of Planning 61. W hite Plains Planning Board 62. Commissioner of Public Safety 63. Commissioner of Public Works 64. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 65. T ransportation Commission 66. Commissioner of Parking 67. Environmental Officer 68. Environmental Findings Resolution 69. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application for an extension of an amended site plan last granted on February 7, 2022, to MG RMC Main LLC for a project known as City Square located at 50 Main Street, 34 South Lexington Avenue and 1-11 Martine Avenue. 70. Communication from the City Clerk requesting approval to designate The Journal News as the official newspaper of the City of White Plains for the Calendar Year 2023. 71. Resolution designating the Journal News as the official newspaper of the City of White Plains for the purpose of public notices. ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 72. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application seeking an extension of the Site Plan and Special Permit Approval to allow the construction of a mixed-use building at 146 Westmoreland Avenue. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 73. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board transmitting the 2023-2029 Capital Improvement Program. 74. Communication from the Budget Director transmitting the Capital Improvement Program Status Report for the Quarter ended December 31, 2022. 75. Communication from the Commissioner of Finance transmitting the unaudited interim financial report for the six months ended December 31, 2022.