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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK & VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTVERNONNY LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS EXECUTE 1. An ordinance authorizing the Amount Vernon Board of Water DOCUMENTS Supply to enter into a renewal agreement with Springbrook Software. EXECUTE 2. An ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds within the DOCUMENTS Department of Management Services. (5,t-is,ooo.oo) EXECUTE 3. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an DOCUMENTS agreement W!th C!V!CPluS. (City's website) EXECUTE 4. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an DOCUMENTS agreement with SHI International Corporation. (City's server) RESOLUTION 5. A resolution honoring DIANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS. HUMAN RESOURCES PERMISSION 6. An ordinance granting permission to the Youth Bureau to conduct a "Health Resource & Awareness Fair" on the front steps of City Hall. (4/15-rain date: 4/16) PERMISSION 7. An ordinance granting permission to the Youth Bureau to conduct a "Lights on After-School Youth Rally" on the front steps of City Hall. (10/28) EXECUTE 8. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a service DOCUMENTS agreement with the Westchester County Youth Bureau. (Safe Haven, Youth Empowerment & Step-Up) EXECUTE g. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a renewal DOCUMENTS application with the Westchester County Health Department for food service at the Doles Senior Center. L Z ::'! ',-,," -l t. U'f':': 'i2fl2 City Council Agenda Page 2 March 24, 2021 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES LICENSE 5 0. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a license AGREEMENT agreement with Relvas Travel Center II for parking spaces in Lot No. 8 (Gramatan Avenue and North Third Avenue Garage) and the removal of three (3) parking meters. LEAVE OF 11. An ordinance authorizing Fire Inspector, Leonard LaSelva a ABSENCE 6-m0mtl leave Of absence. (commencing 3/26) FINANCE AND PLANNING RESOLUTION 12. AresolutionoftheCityCounciloftheCityofMountVernon scheduling a public hearing for the purposes of reviewing a a proposed zoning text amendment regarding convenience stores in gasoline stations. RESOLUTION 13. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon accepting as complete the revised Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement ("FGEIS") related to the proposed zoning amendment to create the MX-1 Commercial Corridor Zoning District and scheduling a public hearing. (4/14/2021) MAR2't 2021 l AN BOARD ORDINANCE AGREEMENT OF WATER WITH AUTHORIZING SUPPLY SPRINGBROOK TO ENTER THE MOUNT INTO SOFTWARE. VERNON A RENEWAL WHEREAS, by letter dated March 1, 2021, the Commissioner of the Board of Water Supply has requested legislation authorizing said department to enter into a renewal agreement with Springbrook Software for the contract period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021; and WHEREAS, Springbrook Software will provide various :tunctions that will facilitate the Board of Water Supply's service to residents to full capacity; and WHEREAS, the cost for this agreement is up to $50,000.00 per annum; and WHEREAS, funding for this agreement is available from the Water Supply 2021 Budget; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Coiu'icil convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply is hereby authorized to enter into a renewal agreement with Springbrook Software for the contract period of Januag 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Section2. Funds for the aforesaid in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 are available from the Board of Water Supply 2021 Budget. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. Councilperson APPROVEtaA IS j;l CE :D Y :O& Assistant CLO o o o City Clerk APPROVED Dept. Mayor Y6,.J' MAR 2 4 2021 C2 AMOUNT I FROM TO $40,000.00 iBudget CodeA1680.404 Budget Code A1680.405 i(Maintenanceof (Outside Contracted i Equipment-Hardware Services) Maintenance) $75,000.00 Budget Code A1680.486 Budget Code A1680.405 (Technology Upgrades) (Outside Contracted Services) cna o I MAR2 4 2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CIVICPLUS. WHEREAS, by letter dated March 22, 2021, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with CivicPlus at the cost of $45,425.00 and an annual maintenance cost of $8,766.99; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement has provided technology solutions for over 4,000 local governn'ients and will re-design the City's website; NOW, THEREFORE. The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter an agreement with CivicPlus at the cost of $45,425.00 and an annual maintenance cost of $8,766.99. Section 2. Funds in the total amount of $54,191.99 are available' in Budget Code A1680.405. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. 9 councii;erson Assistant Corp 'ration o o / / City Ctbrk APPROVED Dept. F17- MAR2 %2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION. WHEREAS, by letter dated March 22, 2021, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with SHI International Corporation at the cost of $154,581.40; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid corporation is a reseller for Dell, the servers' manufacturer needed to replace the aging servers of City Hall and the Police Department; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter an agreement with SHI International Corporation at the cost of $154,581.40. Section2. Funds in the total amount of $154,581.40 are available in Budget Code A1680.405. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. Councilperson PROVEaAS CE COU Assistant Corporati Coun I E 0 E a) City Clerk r8T FE- APPROVED Dept. Mayor MAR2 % 2021 5 Though your days among us were too brief and our grief at your loss is never ending, we draw comfort from the knowledge that you have found safe refuge in the Lord and iix our hearts, where no darkness or pain can touch you now. We blessyou with all of our love. !5ereaff, DIANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS was born on August 24, 1967 to the late Alice Odessa Munro and Theodore (Teddy) Emanuel Munro. She was raised in Mount Vernon along with her other siblings; and !gereaff, DIANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS received her education in the Mount Vernon City School District. She continued her education with an undergraduate degree in Georgetown University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Colchester University in England in 1990 with a Master of Arts in Political Behavior; Lehman College in the Brow in 2003 with a Master of Science in Elementary Education; Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry in 2007 with a Master of Science in Administration and Supervision. She would have received her Doctorate of Executive Leadership Degree this June 2021; and 'ffflliereab, DIANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS is a Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; and !liereaff, DTANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS was permanently certified in Elementary Education, Pre-K-6" Grade and School District Administration. She also had a Provisional Certification in School Administrator Supervisor and was CPR/AED Certified; and 'J80gerea;', DIANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS held positions such as a Pre-K Teacher, First Grade Teacher, Third Grade Teacher, Music Teacher and Assistant Dean Administrator. She was able to hold the attention of young minds; instilling confidence with their reading, writing and arithmetic; and "!jereaff, DIANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS won several elections as a Mount Vernon School Trustee and City Councilwoman; and !g0ereaso, DIANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS was an active member of Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church where she sang in the Wilcox Jackson Choir as a Soprano. DIANE was also a missionary at Greater Centennial and was one of the founders of the Greater Centennial Federal Credit Union and held a Board of Director's position form 2017 until her passing; and '%gereab, DIANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS hobbies included being an avid card player, fishing and bowling; and !l)ereaff, DIANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS was married to Kermit and is the proud mother of Taylore; and !5erean, DIANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS had awas a burst of energy. She very special way of making people feel extremely loved and appreciated. DIANE was a bundle of joy. Her legacy of faith and service will continue to inspire loved ones who were touched by here generous spirit and kindness; be it 5 MAR2 4 202'l ies'o[beh, that the City Council, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Mount Vernon, that we as a community will mourn with the family and continue the great work of DIANE RENEE MUNRO-MORRIS. Councilperson APPROVED FORM Assistant Corpo ion c o CO a o E o /" ty Cler APPROVED Dept. By MAR 2 4 2021 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE YOUTH BUREAU TO CONDUCT A "HEALTH RESOURCE & AWARENESS FAIR" ON THE FRONT STEPS OF CITY HALL. WHEREAS, by letter dated March 11, 2021, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested permission to conduct a "Health Resource & Awareness Fair" on the front steps of City Hall on April 15, 2021 (rain dated: April 16, 2021) from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau will collaborate with other agencies and businesses within Mount Vernon as an effort to increase awareness about the important of staying healthy and providing residents with resources; NO%', THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to conduct a "Health Resource & Awareness Fair" on the front steps of City Hall on April 15, 20:21 (rain dated: April 16, 2021) from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Section 2. Fiu'ids for the aforesaid fair will be accounted for in Revenue Code A4820 and Budget Code A7321.405 (Outside Contracted Services) and Budget Code A7321.458 (Consurnables & Supplies), Youth Bureau 2021 Budget. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. AFPRO TO FORM isQoi :r:>ff ci Wly Assistant Counsel o CQ -rs (I u'iCl ATTE o APPROVED Dept. Mayor MAR2 %2021 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE YOUTH BUREAU TO CONDUCT A "LIGHTS ON AFTER- SCHOOL YOUTH RALLY" ON THE FRONT STEPS OF CITY HALL. WHEREAS, by letter dated March 4, 2021, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested permission to conduct a "Lights on After- School Rally" on the front steps of City Hall on October 28, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and WHEREAS, "Lights On After-School" is the only nationwide event celebrating after-school programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and community. The Youth Bureau will collaborate with other after-school agencies, departments and businesses while adhering to Covid-19 safety rules and regulations; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to the Youth Bureau to conduct a "Lights on After-School Rally" on the front steps of City Hall on October 28, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Section 2. Funds for the aforesaid rally will be accounted for in the following Budget Codes: Safe Haven-A7326.458, Step lJp-A7336.458, YB- Service A7312.405 & A7312.467 (Consumables & Supplies), CAPP- A7321.458 (Consurnables & Supplies) and Revenue Code A2229.8, Youth Bureau 2021 Budget. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. APPROVED AS TO FORM NLi A Counsel il v",;r., -, l& /l Assistant Corporation )resioent ATT;ST:I E C 0 (11 c- ct:i ,C .r':717<Ql=vo > / " ' OifC'leF"k (t5 0- (U tE2 APPROVED CI LL: O Dept. Mayor 7 MAR2 4 2(121 AN ORDrNANCE AUTHORIZING TIE-IE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU. WHEREAS, by letter dated March 4, 2021, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into a service agreement with the Westchester County Youth Bureau in the amount of $141,358.00 for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's various programs for the contract period of April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid various programs are listed below: The Safe Haven After-School, Summer Program & Saturday STEAM Program - $72,855.00 Youth Empowerment Programs - $41,988.00 Step-Up Program - $26,515.00 NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a service agreement with the Westchester County Youth Bureau in the amount of $141,358.00 for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's various programs for the contract period of April 1, 2021 to March 31,2022. Section 2. The aforesaid funds are to be accounted for in Revenue Code A2229.8 to provide for an appropriation in the following Budget Codes: Amount accounted for in Revenue Code Appropriation A2229.8 Safe Haven - $72,855.00 Budget Codes A7326.l04 (Salaries & Fringe Benefits) & A7326.458 (Contractors, Consumables, Program Supplies, Travel, &; Rent), Youth Bureau 2021 Budget Youth Empowerment - $41,988.00 Budget Codes A73 19.101 (Salaries & Fringe Benefits) & A73 19.458 (Stipends), Youth a Bureau 2021 Budget Step-Up - $26,515.00 Budget Codes A7336.101 (Salaries & Fringe Benefits) & A7336.458 (Contractors, Consumables, Program Supplies, Travel, & Rent), Youth Bureau 2021 Budget N CE o o o APPROVED APPROVED Dept. Mayor MAR2 112021 q AN ORDINANCE TO EXECUTE AUTHORIZING A RENEWAJ, THE APPLICATION MAYOR WITH THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR FOOD SERVICE AT THE DOLES SENIOR CENTER. WHEREAS, by letter dated March 18, 2021, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to execute a "Renewal Application for a Food Service Establishment" with the Westchester County Health Department in order to provide food service as part of the Senior Citizen Nutrition Program at the Doles Senior Center, effective June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Sectionl. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a "Renewal Application for a Food Service Establishment" with the Westchester County Health Department in order to provide food service as part of the Senior Citizen Nutrition Program at the Doles Senior Center, effective June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022. Section 2. Upon renewal of the application, the Westchester County Health Department shall continue to provide such food service at no cost to the City. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect irnrnediately. PRO Assistant Counsel CCI E APPROVED Dept. MAR 2 '+ 2021 iS AN ENTER ORDINANCE INTO A LICENSE AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT THE MAYOR WITH TO RELV AS TRAVEL CENTER II FOR PARKING SPACES IN LOT N0. 8 (GRAMAT AN AVENUE AND NORTH THIRD AVENUE GARAGE) AND THE REMOV AL OF THREE (3) PARKING METERS. WHEREAS, by letter dated March 10, 2021 the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested permission for the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with Relvas Travel Center II for the rental of tbree (3) parking spaces in Municipal Lot No. 8 (Gramatan Avenue and North Third Avenue Garage.) for a two (2) year period cornmencing April 1, 2021 to April 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement will be at the monthly rate of $65.00 per parking space for a total of $195.00 per month; and WHEREAS, it is further requested to remove three (3) parking meters (numbers 14A, 15A and 16A) located in Municipal Lot No. 8 (Grarnatan Avenue and North Third Avenue Garage); NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a license agreement with Relvas Travel Center II for the rental of three (3) parking spaces in Municipal Lot No. 8 (Grarnatan Avenue and North Third Avenue Garage) for a two (2) year period cornmencing April 1, 2021 to April 1, 2023. Section 2. Permission is hereby granted to the Department of Public Safety to remove three (3) parking meters (numbers 14A, 15A and 16A) located in Municipal Lot No. 8 (Gramatan Avenue and North Third Avenue Garage). Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. test Assistant rtiCl o 4y Clerk CCI APPROVED ijD CCI 2021 APPROVED Dept. Mayor 77) MAR2 4 2021 17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FIRE INSPECTOR, LEONARD LASELV A A 6 MONTH LEAVE OF ABSENCE. WHEREAS, by letter dated March 12, 2021, the Commissioner of the Fire Department has requested legislation granting Leonard LaSelva a six-month unpaid leave of absence from his position as a (part-time) Fire Inspector effective March 26, 2021; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to Leonard LaSelva a six-month unpaid leave of absence from his position as a (part-time) Fire Inspector effective March 26, 2021. Section2. The aforesaid permission is granted conditioned upon compliance with Chapter 50 Article 1 of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon, New York. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED A Assistant o o 0 o APPROVED APPROVED Dept. Mayor MAR2 4 2021 j2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF MOUNT FOR THE PURPOSES OF VERNON A PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING REVIEWING CONVENIENCE STORES IN GASOLINE ST ATIONS WHEREAS, the City Council considering is currently a proposed zoning text amendment("Amendment") to permit by Special Use Permit convenience stores, related to a proposed renovation of the gasoline station at 434 Grarnatan Avenue (Tax Lot 165.38-1162-2); and 3, 2021, the Planning Board recommended approval of WHEREAS, on March the proposed Amendment, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby NOW, THEREFORE, for 7:00 p.m. on April schedules a public hearing to consider the proposed Amendment 14, 2021. /7 APPROVED AS M 7 Assistant XP'resident APPROVED (iia) MAR APPROVED Dept. MAR2 %2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE REVISED FINAL GENERIC ENVIRONMENT AL IMPACT ST ATEMENT ("FGEIS") RELATED TO THE PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT TO CREATE THE MX-1 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR ZONING DISTRICT AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, a proposed text and zoning map amendment to create the MX-1 Commercial Corridor Zoning District ("Proposed Amendment") has been provided to theCity Council for review; and WHEREAS, the City Council declared itself Lead Agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA') in this matter, and has accepted a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement ("DGEIS") as complete, held a public hearingto consider the DGEIS, and accepted comments from the public and involved and interested agencies regarding the DGEIS; and WHEREAS, the City Council's Consultants compiled the substantive comments on the DGEIS, respondedto said comments, and developedthe FGEIS under the direction of theCity Council; and WHEREAS, the FGEIS was previously accepted as complete on November 24, 2020, and a Public Hearing was held on the FGEIS and Proposed Amendment on January 27, 2021 ; and WHEREAS, following the Public Hearing, the City Council directed that the heights permitted in the proposed MX-l Commercial Corridor Zoning District be increased; and WHEREAS, the City's Consultants have revised the FGEIS accordingly; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the revised FGEIS considers it and complete,and ready for public circulation in accordance with 6 NYCRR Section 617.12, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council hereby accepts therevised FGEIS as complete herein, and schedules a Public Hearing to consider the revised FGEIS and the Proposed Amendment on April 14, 2021. APPRpVED Assistant irporation o o o o /city aer APPROVED Dept. Mayor