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Mount Vernon, NY · June 8, 2022

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – ROOM 206 CITY HALL, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK & VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTVERNONNY A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022 Scheduled for 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York. *** Due to the ongoing pandemic, this meeting was held in the council chambers, with virtual participation via ZOOM and CMVNY Facebook. The meeting was not closed to the public, however, the maximum number of in-person occupants was limited *** PRESENT: Derrick Thompson, Council President, Danielle Browne, Esq. Online from a training in Syracuse, NY), Lisa A. Copeland, Cathlin Gleason and Edward Poteat ABSENT: PRESIDING: Derrick Thompson, Council President OTHERS: Tanesia M. Walters, City Clerk; Brian G. Johnson, Corporation Counsel CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:02pm. He provided general house-keeping rules, including encouraging citizens to share the meeting on social media and what to do “in case of emergency”. Council President Thompson asked Councilwoman Gleason to lead the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC PRESENTATION: 1. Patricia Richards, (did not disclose address) – asked if recycle bins could be used by citizens. Discussed city employment and alleged nepotism. Spoke to President Thompson about language around homeless citizens. 2. Irwin Billy (not present). Council members responded to the constituent. LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS PROCLAMATION 1 A proclamation of the City of Mount Vernon, NY designating June 2022 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None NYCOM CONFERENCE 2 An ordinance granting permission for one (1) councilmember to attend the NYCOM Community Revitalization Conference in Syracuse, NY (June 8th through Jnne 9, 2022 - $1,200.00 to be satisfied through Budget Code A1010.417, Education Training and Budget Code A1010.402, Travel Expense). Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None PURCHASE 3 An ordinance authorizing the Department of Management Services to purchase 100 Lenovo ThinkPads for City Hall and the Police Department using ARPA funds (Budget Code: Hl680.203.C927 ARPA -Technology Digital Services - $195,000.00 Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None PURCHASE 4 An ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Works to purchase 2,000 City-owned recycle bins using ARPA funds (American Rescue Plan - Negative Economic Impacts - Streetscape Litter Reduction-A8170.447ARP - $59,850.00). Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None CO-SPONSOR EVENT 5 An ordinance granting permission to the Department of Recreation (JUNETEENTH) along with the Police Department to co­ sponsor "Rolling into Peace" in Hartley Park for Juneteenth (June 19, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Budget Code: A7310.104 -$5,000.00) Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None BLOCK PARTY 6 An ordinance granting permission to the Women & Men of Excellence Outreach Ministries, in association with Judah Prayer Deliverance Ministries to host a block party explosion in Howe Park (Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - in Howe Park Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None BLOCK EVENT 7 An ordinance granting permission to Unity Baptist Tabernacle to hold a block event entitled "Unity and the Community" and to the Department of Public Safety to close East Second Street between First and Second Avenues (Sunday, June 26, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00p.m.). Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None HUMAN RESOURCES RESOLUTION 8 A resolution honoring BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR BARRY ADDISON Moved by Copeland, Seconded by Poteat On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None PRIDE DAY EVENT 9 An ordinance authorizing the Youth Bureau's CAPP Program (Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention) to host the 2nd annual "Let Your Colors Shine" Pride Day event (City Hall Plaza on Thursday, June 23, 2022. $3,000.00 - Budget Code: A7321.458, CAPP). Moved by Copeland, Seconded by Poteat On the Question: Poteat asked if the program agenda was available; Councilmembers responded with dates, times and info. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None CADCA MID-YEAR 10 An ordinance granting permission to one (1) member, Keisha CONFERENCE Kendley, Mount Vernon Youth Bureau - CAPP Program Director, to attend the 21st annual CADCA Mid-Year Conference (Kissimmee, FL from Sunday, July 17 - Friday, July 22, 2022. $850.00 - Budget Code: A7321.402, CAPP). Moved by Copeland, Seconded by Poteat On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES PURCHASE 11 An ordinance authorizing the Fire Department to purchase fifteen (15) sets of SCBA's and Regulators with ARPA funds ($113,331.30 - Budget Line American Rescue HA3410.203 C929 PHA004). Moved by Gleason, Seconded by Browne On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None CONDEMN AND DISPOSE OF 12 An ordinance authorizing and directing the City Comptroller to VEHICLES condemn and dispose of four (4) City­ owned vehicles/ fire apparatus' and accept funds for the disposal thereof - ($8,200.00 - Revenue Fund A2650, Sales of Scrap and Excess). Moved by Gleason, Seconded by Browne On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None AMENDMENT 13 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 11, adopted on February 23, 2022, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF VEHICLES ASSIGNED TO THE MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT MOTOR POOL AND ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE DISPOSAL THEREOF - ($16,450.00 - Revenue Fund A2650, Sales of Scrap and Excess). Moved by Gleason, Seconded by Browne On the Question: None. Response: None. Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson Nays: None Motion by Browne to go into executive session at 7:55pm to discuss the personnel position of Deputy City Clerk. Council President Thompson asked if she could wait for the Monday Special meeting at 5:00PM. She advised that the executive session can wait. Motion to adjourn by Gleason, seconded by Poteat. ALL AYES on adjournment. FURTHER BUSINESS: Council President Thompson asked the community for prayers for the Ellison family that experienced a tragedy. Moment of silence for the family. Adjourned 7:53PM. Submitted Donna Jackson, Deputy Clerk, 12/12/23

Agenda

1&S3 $892 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK & VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTVERNONNY LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS 1. A proclamation of the City of Mount Vernon, NY PROCLAMATION designating June 2022 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. 2. All ordinance granting pennission for one (1) NYCOM CONFERENCE councilmember to attend the NYCOM Community Revitalization Conference in Syracuse, NY (June 8'h through June 9, 2022 - $1,200.00 to be satisfied through Budget Code A1010.417, Education Training and Budget Code A 1010.402, Travel Expense). 3. ordinance arithorizing the Department of PURCHASE An Management Services to purchase 100 Lenovo TliinkPads for City Hall and the Police Department fllndS (Budget Code: HI680.203.C927 ARPA using ARPA - Technology Digital Services - $195,000.00). 4. An ordinance authorizing the Department of Public PURCHASE Works to purchase 2,000 City-owned recycle bins using ARPA funds (American Rescue Plan Negative Economic Impacts - Streetscape Litter Reduction - A8 l 70.447ARP - $59,850.00). 5. An ordinaiice granting to the Department permission CO-SPONSOR EVENT of Recreation along witli the Police Department to co- (JUNETEENTH) sponsor "Rolling into Peace" in Hartley Park for 19, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Jiu'ieteenth (June Budget Code: A73 10.104 -$5,000.00). granting permission to the Women & BLOCK PARTY 6. An ordinance of Excellence Outreach Ministries, in Men association with Judah Prayer Deliverance Ministries to host a block party explosion in Howe Park (Saturday, Park). June 25, 2022, from 1:OOp.m. to 7:00 p.m. - in Howe City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 June 8, 2022 BLOCK EVENT 7. An ordinance granting permission to Unity Baptist Tabernacle to hold a block event entitled "Unity and the Community" and to the Department of Public Safetyto close East Second Street between First and Second Avenues (Sunday, June 26, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.). HUMAN RESOURCES RESOLUTION 8. A resolution honoring BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR BARRY ADDISON. DAY EVENT 9. An ordinance authorizing the Youth Bureau's CAPP PRIDE Program (Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention) to host the 2"d aru'iual "Let Your Colors Shine" Pride Da'y' event (City Hall P!aza all Thursday, June 23, 2022. $3,000.00 - Budget Code: A7321.458, CAPP). CADCA MID-YEAR 10. An ordinance granting permission to one (1) member, Keisha Kendley, Mount Vemon Youth Bureau - CONFERENCE CAPP Program Director, to attend the 21s' annual CADCA Mid-Year Conference (Kissimmee, FL from Sunday, July 17 - Friday, July 22, 2022. $850.00 - Budget Code: A7321.402, CAPP). PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES 11. An ordinance authorizing the Fire Department to PURCHASE purcliase fifteen (15) sets of SCBA's and Regulators with ARPA funds ($113,33I.30 - Budget Line American Rescue HA34 10.203 C929 PHAOO4). 12. An ordinance authorizing and directing the City CONDEMN AND DISPOSE OF VEHICLES Comptroller to condemn and dispose of four (4) City- owned vehicles / fire apparatus' and accept funds for the disposal thereof - ($8,200.00 - Revenue Fund A2650, Sales of Scrap and Excess). 13. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. I I, adopted AMENDMENT on February 23, 2022, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEP ARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF VEHICLES ASSIGNED TO THE MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT MOTOR POOL AND ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE DISPOSAL THEREOF - ($16,450.00 - Revenue Fund A2650, Sales of Scrap and Excess). JUN 8 2022 PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NY DESIGNATING JUNE 2022 AS LGBTQIA+ PRIDE MONTH WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, NY welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusion in our community; and WHEREAS, every June, communities across the United States celebrate the contributions of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual, and Plus (LGBTQIA+) community and cornrnemorate those individuals who fight to secure equality, who experienced discrimination and have historically been disenfranchised of rights afforded to other Americans; and WHEREAS, the LGBTQIA+ community has had irnrneasurable impact on the cultural, civic and economic successes of our country; and WHEREAS, celebrating Pride Month raises awareness and provides support and advocacy for the State of New York's and the County of Westchester's LGBTQIA+ community, and is an opportunity to take action and engage in dialogue to strengthen alliances, build acceptance and advance equal rights; and WHEREAS, while there has been remarkable progress towards acceptance and equality, members of the LGBTQIA+ community continue to face discrimination, intolerance, and hate; and WHEREAS, we must commit to supporting and accepting our LGBTQIA+ individuals, in particular our youth, who compared to their peers are far more likely to experience violence and bullying at school; to suffer from depression; to struggle with substance use; and to have attempted suicide; and WHEREAS, we must remain vigilant in detening oppression and discrimination against people on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation; and WHEREAS, all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and by protecting the rights of every individual, we enhance and strengthen the value of everyone throughout society; and WHEREAS, we affirm our support for the LGBTQIA+ residents and stand with them to protect their civil rights and their ability to live openly, equally and without fear; and WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon, NY is cornrnitted supporting to visibility, dignity and equality for LGBTQIA+ people in our diverse community; and JN 8 al22 NOW, THEREFORE EE IT RESOLVED tliat tl'ie City Council of Mount Vernon, New York does hereby proclaim by a unanimous vote of its Councilmembers: Coruicil President Denick Thompson; Councilwoman Danielle Browne; Councilwoman Cathlin Gleason; Councilwoman Lisa A. Copeland; and Councilman Edward Poteat the month of June 2022 and every June thereafter as Pride Month in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. Vernon, Inwitness whereof, I have setmyhanknd New York to be affixed on this 7'f causedtheseal day of %.p5 ofthe CityofMount in the year 2022. , - (1 Councilperson THISORDINANCE nm cm (t)jD a)O OQ o o Clerk ai APPROVED o o JUN o APPROVED Dept. Mayor 2 JUN 8 2 WHEREAS, by letter dated June 6, 2022, City Clerk, Tanesia M. Walters has requested legislation be enacted to allow one (1 )councilmember to attend the NYCOM Community Revitalization Conference to be held in Syracuse, NY, from June 81h through June 9, 2022; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Permission is hereby granted for one (1) councilmember to attend the NYCOM Community Revitalizatioxi Conference to be l'ield in Syracuse, NY, from June 8I'1 through June 9, 2022. Section2. The total cost for this event including registration 'iees, transpoitation, boarding, meal, parking, and miscellaneous fees will not exceed One Tliousand Two Hundred Dollars ($ 1,200.00) and will be satisfied through Budget Code A1010.417 (Education Training) and Budget Code A1010.402 (Travel Expense). Section3. Reimbursement for travel expenses, meals, incidentals, and miscellaneous expenses is further authorized upon presentment of receipts. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. o 0 CCI APPROVED Dept. JUN 8 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PURCHASE 100 LENOVO THINKPADS FOR CITY HALL AND THE POLICE DEP ARTMENT WITH ARPA FUNDS WHEREAS, by letter dated May 18, 2022, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing said department to purchase 100 Lenovo ThinkPads for City Hall and the Police Department with ARPA funds in order to facilitate remote work in light of COVID 19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, our computers are on average over 7 years old, slow, and do not support remote work. The one hundred (100) laptops were purchased for the PD and City Hall to replace the old desktops and provide portability to use anywhere. The purchase of laptops is one of the City's "Mitigation measurements in small business, nonprofits, and impacted industries and as a COVID-19 mitigation and prevention measure to enable safe reopening." SHI International Corp. is a preferred vendor, NYS OGS contract 22802 and have quoted an amount of $195,000.00 for one hundred (100) laptops; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Commissioner of the Department of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing said department to purchase 100 Lenovo ThinkPads for City Hall and the Police Department with ARPA funds in order to facilitate remote work in light of COVID 19 pandemic. Section 2. Funds for the aforesaid will not exceed $195,000.00 are available in Budget Code H1680.203.C927 ARPA - Technology (Digital Services). Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. Councilperson o City Clerk ") APPROVED APPROVED Dept. Mayor JUN - 8 AN ORDINANCE AUTI-IORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PURCHASE 2,000 CITY-OWNED RECYCLE BINS USING ARPA FUNDS WHEREAS, by letter dated June 2, 2022, the Cornrnissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing said department to purchase 2,000 City-owned recycle bins and lids using ARPA funds at a total cost of $59,850.00; and WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon has the potential to divert approximately 500,000 pounds (250 tons) of recyclables by purchasing and distributing 2,000 32-gallon recycle binds and lids. The first phase of distributing 2,000 recycle bins, will be on a first come first serve basis to property owners in need and those who would like to participate; and WHEREAS, as the City of Mount Vernon continues to encourage its residents and business owners to "Love Our City," the Department of Public Works is working on ways to improve our waste diversion rate. Waste diversion is the prevention and reduction of generated waste through source reduction, recycling, reuse, or composting. This solution generates a host of environmental, financial, and social benefits, including conserving energy, reducing disposal costs, and reducing the burden on landfills and other waste disposal methods; and WHEREAS, Rehrig Pacific Company has been identified as the vendor to supply new city branded recycle bins and lids to be available to property owners on a first come first serve basis. The recycle bins are City property, if the property owner chooses to sell their property, the recycle bin must be returned to DPW. Rehrig Pacific Company has quoted the City of Mount Vernon the amount of $59,850.00 for 2,000 32-gallon recycle bins and lids via Sourcewell contract #04i 521-REH, which is a 25% discount of their regular price; NOW, THEREFORE, The C.ity of Mount Vernon in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to purchase 2,000 City-owned recycle bins and lids using ARPA funds at a total cost of $59,850.00. Section 2. Funds for the aforesaid is available through the American Rescue Plan - Negative Economic Impacts - Streetscape Litter Reduction (A81 70.447ARP). Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. Councilperson o 0 City Clerk APPROVED C(Q "'00 C cQmE Oa)O APPROVED < - C mCN- Dept. By Mayor JUN - 8 5 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT" O} RECREATION ALONG WITH THE POLICE DEP ARTMENT TO CO-SPONSOR "ROLLING INTO PEACE" IN HARTLEY PARK FOR JUNETEENTH WHEREAS, by letter dated June 3, 2022, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation that would authorize the Recreation Department along with the Police Department to co-sponsor "Rolling into Peace" on Sunday, June 19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Hartley Park for Juneteenth; and WHEREAS, the day will be packed with fiin activities, like roller skating, face painting, bouncy houses, aits and crafts. We will be joined by community-based organizations like S.N.U.G. and the Mount Vernon Youth Shelter; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Department of Recreation is liereby authorized to co-sponsor along with the Police Depaitment to co-sponsor "Rolling into Peace" on Sunday, June 19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Hartley Park for Juneteenth. Section 2. Funds from the aforesaid event will not exceed $5,000.00 and will be charged to Budget Code: A7310. 104 (Part Time Salaries). Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. Councilperson PPROVED A THIS ORDINANCE Y CITY, NCIL ny cm (t)jD a)O a(l 5'6unsel WCorvrion ATTEST: City Clerk o APPROVED Dept. Mayor .iuiN 8 2022 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES, IN ASSOCIATION WITH JUDAH PRAYER DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES TO HOST A BLOCK PARTY EXPLOSION IN HOWE PARK WHEREAS, by letter dated May 13, 2022, the WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES celebrating its l5tl'i year in ministry, in association with Judah Prayer Deliverance Ministries, has requested permission to host a Weekend Revival of Restoration & Increased Faith in a Block Party Explosion on Saturday, June 25, 2022 (rain date: Saturday, July 2, 2022) from 1 :OO p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Howe Park, 3rd Street & Fulton Avenue; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Morint Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact: Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to the WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES, in association with Judah Prayer Deliverance Ministries to liost a Weekend Revival of Restoration & Increased Faith in a Block Party Explosion on Saturday, June 25, 2022 (rain date: Saturday, July 2, 2022) from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Howe Park, 3'd Street & Fulton Avenue. Section 2. The permission hereby granted is conditioned upon the aforesaid location being maintained, cleaned, and kept in good condition by the WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES, in association with Judah Prayer Deliverance Ministries at its sole cost and expense during said event. The permission hereby granted is further conditioned upon the matntenance, by the WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES, its members, and guests, of access to such streets at all times for emergency services in the event of necessity therefor. The WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES shall also be responsible for the observance by its members and guests of all conditions of this ordinance. Section 3. The foregoing permission is granted upon the express condition that the WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES, in association with Judah Prayer Deliverance Ministries shall assume all liability for and will indemnify and hold the City of Mount Vernon harmlessof and from any and all damage that may occur to persons or property by reason of the holding of said block party, and that the WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES before acting upon this ordinance, shall file with the City Clerk and subjectto approval by the Corporation Counsel, a public liability policy covering the City of Mount JUN - 8 Vernon as additional insured with policy limits of at least $1,000,000.00 per occunence. Section 4. The Department of Public Safety has arithorized the use and/or set up of electricity for the purpose of the aforesaid block party on Saturday, June 25, 2022 (rain date: Saturday, July 2, 2022) from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Howe Park, across from 205 West 3'd Street. Section 5. In tlie event that personnel are needed to direct traffic and provide for the safety of persons and property in conjunction with said event, the Women & Men of Excellence Outreach Ministries, in association with Judah Prayer Deliverance Ministries shall reimburse tlie City for the overtime costs of the number of police officers determined to be necessary for these purposes at the sole discretion of the Chief of the Department of Public Safety. Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect only upon the filing of the above- described documents in the office of the City Clerk of Mount Vernon. Councilperson PROVED AS THIS ORDINANCE t Corporati fi Co n"sel CLCL City Clerk APPROVED JU j 0 2022 APPROVED a:l- Dept. Mayor Page 2 JUN 8 2022 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO UNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE TO HOLD A BLOCK EVENT ENTITLED "UNITY AND THE COMMUNITY" AND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CLOSE EAST SECOND STREET BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND AVENUES WHEREAS, by letter dated April May 24, 2022, UNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE has requested permission to hold the annual "Unity and the Community" block event on Sunday, June 26, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, UNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE further requests the Department of Public Safety to close East Second Street between First and Second Avenues; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to {JNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE to hold the annual "Unity and the Community" block event on Sunday, June 26, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Section 2. The Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized and directed to close East Second Street between First and Second Avenues for the purpose of the aforesaid event on Sunday, June 26, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Section 3. The Parking Bureau is hereby authorized and directed to post "no parking" signs in the area seventy-two (72) hours prior to the event and/or the use of electricity is permitted. The Department of Public Works provide barricades at the intersections of East 2nd Street and South Ist Avenue and East 2nd Street and South 2nd Avenue to stop East and West bound traffic on East 2nd Street, and Auxiliary police are to be utilized for traffic control for both safety and interaction in the community. Section 4. The use of the aforesaid streets for the aforesaid purpose shall be under the supervision of the Department of Public Works. During the use of said streets, it shall be maintained, cleaned and kept in good condition by said UNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE at its own expense. The permission hereby granted is further conditioned upon the maintenance of access to such street at all times for emergency service in the event of necessity therefor. Section 5. The foregoing permission is granted upon the express condition that said UNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE shall assume all liability for and will indemnify and hold the City of Mount Vernon harmless of and from any and all damages that occur to persons or property by reason of the holding of said "Annual Unity and the Community Block Party" block event and with respect to the use of the rolling platform, and that said UNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE before acting upon this ordinance, shall file with the City Clerk and to be approved by the Corporation Counsel, a public liability insurance policy covering the City of Mount Vernon as an additional insured with policy limits of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. 7 JUN - 8 Section 6. In the event that personnel are needed to direct traffic and provide for the safety of persons and property in conjunction with said event, the UNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE shall reimburse the City for the overtime costs ofthe number of police officers deemed necessary in the sole discretion of the Commissioner of Public Safety, for these purposes. Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect only upon the filing of the above- described documents in the office of the City Clerk of Mount Vernon. Councilperson THIS ORDINANCE ATTEST: o o o o APPROVED ,JU!! 0 2022 f APPROVED rri €D Dept. Page 2 Mayor 7 JUN 8 2(122 WHEREAS, EISHOP ELECT ,S'R. PASTOR EARRY ADDISON received Jesus Christ at the age of 16 years old and is still strongly and faithfully dedicated to serving, the body of Christ; and WHEREAS, BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRYADDISON joined the Deliverance Evangelistic Center in 1966 under the great Apostle Autoro Skinner. He joined the 500 Voices as a Tenor Singer in The Deliverance Radio Choir. Pastor Bari7 also enrolled in the Deliverance Bible Institute College. He became a Junior Pastor, thereafter. Pastor Barry Addison moved back to his hometown Mount Vernon, NY in 1978. He was employed by the Mount City School District for over 38 years. Pastor Barg continued his Music Ministry for the Outreach Band as lead singer for the group New Covenant under the leadership of Phillip Jordan. They took their contemporary sound in multiple prisons, throughout the State of New York, reaching the lost souls for Jesus Christ; and WHEREAS, EISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR BARRYADDISON along with two other members founded another music vocal group Christ Sent in 1981. Over the years, the group has gained wide success spreading the Gospel, throughout the land. Pastor Barry has ministered at numerous venues and on several television shows and was featured in many publications. Their gospel music has even crossed the oceans to Europe and Japan; and WHEREAS, BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR BARRY ADDISON has appearedat thefollowing venuesand have madeseveral television appearances: Appeared at tlie following venues: Television Appearance. ' Carnegie Hall * Channel 2 The People -CBS TV * Cami Hall * 60 Minutes - CBS TV * Helmsley Palace * Metropolitan Mosaics - NBC TV * United Nations * Gospel Soul Live at Sylvias -BBC TV London * Sylvia's Restaurant in NYC (GospelBrmch eveiySundaysrnce 1991) * Gospel Music Special - Osaka TV, Japan * Copelands Restaurant, NYC * Uptown Gospel- Paragon Cable, * HOne:%SuckleS, (formerlySweehvaters) Manhattan and Westchester * New York City Parks Concert Series * Dr. Albert Lewis, Victory Hour, NJ Cable TV * State University of Buffalo, NY * Harlem Beat Radio, Tokyo, Jampan * Bronx Community College * Channel 6 TV, Indianapolis, Indiana * City College Publications. * Fundraiser for fom'ier Mayor David Dinkins * Centerfold, New York Magazine, 3/14/94 * Urban League Fundraiser with the Four Tops, and * Worldwide Tourist Directory Guide Gladys Knight * Westchester/Rockland County Newspaper, 7/4/93, written by Maury Allen WHEREAS, EISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRY ADDISON in 2007, Pastor Barry then joined the Mount Zion Holiness Church under the leadership of Senior Pastor H.L. Cheeks. Where he became a Deacon Serving the banner of the organization F.B.H. of America. He then became a minister throughout the USA. Pastor Bany became Administrative Assistant. He graduated Mt. Zion Holiness Bible College; and JUN 8 WHEREAS, EISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRY ADDISON after that season, in 2008, Pastor Barry joined and served under his brother and sisters- in-law's Ministry "Holy Dove." He then served l year under Chief Apostle Marcus Barnes Jr.; and WHEREAS, BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRYADDISON in the year of 2009, God called him to Senior Pastor his own Church Anointed Faith Outreach Ministry, with his wife of 50 years Co-Pastor Glady's "Lady-G." The Churcli is still moving in 2022; and WHEREAS, BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR BARRY ADDISON continues to minister and spread the gospel through his music. In 2010 he wrote and produced the CD Production Pastor Barg Addison - "Sing Unto the Lord a New Song," and WHEREAS, BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRYADDISON gives all praise and thanks to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his wife Co-pastor First Lady-Gladys Addison; daughters Telicia, LaToya, God-daughter Elizabeth, Grandchildren Barry (Breeze), Quila, Jonay; Great-grandchildren: Brently and Barg Addison; Granddaughter-in-law Ashley Addison, Dr. Apostle Lydia Sloley; Apostle Dr. Sarah Diven; the late Dr. Apostle Betty Washington and the Anointed Faith Church Family; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, proudly congratulates EISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRY ADDISON, of Anointed Faith Outreach Ministries of Mount Vernon, NY where he along with his wife, First Lady and Co-Pastor Gladys' Addison founded Anointed Faith Church in February 2009 and recognizes his effective ministry which extends beyond the bounds of his immediate congregation and touches lives in the community at large. Councilpe!s <on ) (D'CI o City Clerk APPROVED ' - U) C ai3m-ri -I-J in 0 APPROVED Dept. Mayor Page 2 JUN - 8 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE YOUTH BUREAU' S CAPP PROGRAM (COMPREHENSIVE ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION) TO HOST THE 2'm ANNUAL "LET YOUR COLORS SHINE" PRIDE DAY EVENT WHEREAS, by letter dated May 25, 2022, the Deputy Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Youth Bureau's CAPP Program (Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention) to host the 2nd Annual "LET YOUR COLORS SHINE" Pride Day event, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at City Hall Plaza from 3 :OO p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (rain date: Friday, June 24, 2022); and WHEREAS, the Yorith Bureau is also requesting approval for tImee (3) liealthcare mobile trucks to park on Stevens Avenue during the event and two (2) Auxiliary Police Officers for the safety of the participants. The anticipation is to have over 100 students, parents, partners, and community members in attendance. The purpose of the event is to increase awareness of CAPP services, Youth Bureau offerings, disseminate community resources which includes providing exposure of programs that serve youths in tlie LGBTQ+ community; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Youth Bureau's CAPP Program (Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention) is hereby authorized to host the 2nd Annual "LET YOUR COLORS SHINE" Pride Day event, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at City Hall Plaza from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (rain date: Friday, June 24, 2022). Section 2. Permission is hereby granted for the use of two (2) Auxiliary Police Officers to assist for the safety of the participants in this event. Section 3. The aforesaid funds not to exceed $3,000.00 are to be accounted for in Budget Code A7321.458. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. Council PROVEDAS M THISORDINANCE t Cor-pgfation / // / / i C CQ- APPROVED a:iC) Dept. Mayor 7 JUN - 8 AN ORDINANCF, GRANTING PERMISSION TO ONE (l) MEMBER, KEISHA KENDLEY, MOUNT VERNON YOUTH BUREAU - CAPP PROGRAM DIRECTOR, TO ATTEND THE 21" ANNUAL CADCA MID-YEAR CONFERENCE WHEREAS, by letter dated June 1, 2022, the Executive Director of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureari has requested permission for Keisha Kendley, Mount Vernon Youth Bureau-CAPP Program Director to attend the 21s' Annual CADCA Mid-Year Conference to be held at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Conference Center in Kissimmee, Florida from Sunday, July 17 - Friday, July 22, 2022; and WHEREAS, since 1992 CADCA has demonstrated that when sectors of a community come together, social change happens. CADCA represents over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, y-orith, parents, healthcare, media, tribal communities and others; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Sectionl. Permission is hereby granted to one (1) member of the Mount Vernon Mount Youth Bureau, Keisha Kendley, Mount Vernon Youth Bureau - CAPP Program Director to attend the 21s' Aru'iual CADCA Mid-Year Conference to be held at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Conference Center in Kissimmee, Florida from Sunday, July 17 - Friday, July 22, 2022. Section 2. The aforesaid conference is fiinded tmough a scholarship received by the MVYB from CADCA which covers the conference and hotel cost. The remaining expenses for the conference are travel by air - not to exceed ($500.00); food - not to exceed $50.00 per day (total of $250.00); taxi services to and from the airport and hotel - not to exceed ($100.00) round trip. The total cost of the trip should not exceed $850.00, which funds are accounted for in Revenue Code A3989 with the appropriations budge codes CAPP A7321.402. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. Counci AQOVED AS TO F THIS ORDINANCE t Corporatio ouns,eT * " ffi # City Clerk APPROVED JUN :Ae rs ni 0 APPFIOVED a:i(Jt- Dept. By Mayor JUN 8 2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE FIFTEEN (15) SETS OF SCBA's AND REGULATORS WITH ARPA FUNDS ("ARPA") WHEREAS, by letter dated June 1, 2022, Fire Commissioner, Deborah M. Norman has requested legislation authorizing the purchase of fifteen (15) sets of SCBA's (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) Apparatus' Masks and Regulators AV3000's using American Rescue Plan funds ("ARPA"); and WHEREAS, at present the Fire Department is without any additional SCBA's emergency lifesaving equipment due to inoperability/outdated service and the lack of funding to purchase new replacement equipment. With the American Rescue Plan funds, it is now possible for the Fire Department to secure new 3000 SCBA's and repIacement facepieces / Masks and Regulators for our firefighters; and WHEREAS, Municipal Emergency Services ("MES") is the company identified by Sourcewell and is a NY State Contractor (Contract PC69026) to purchase said Emergency Protective Equipment; as shown below: 201215-22 AV3000 Kevlar ' 15 $ 5,131.95 X881 4025005AO4 EZ Flo Regulator w/Hose 15 $108,199.35 $113,331.30 NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Fire Department is hereby authorized purchase of fifteen (15) sets of SCBA's (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) Apparatus' Masks and Regulators AV3000's using American Rescue Plan funds ("ARPA"). Section2. Fundsfortheaforesaidnottoexceed$113,331.30areavailablein Budget Line American Rescue HA3410.203 C929 PHAOO4. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. oQ (:lo E o City Clerk o O(I) APPROVED Dept. Mayor [1 JUN - 8 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY COMPTROLLER TO CONDEMN AND DISPOSE OF FOUR (4) CITY-OWNED VE}IICLES / FIRE APPARATUS' AND ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE DISPOSAL THEREOF WHEREAS, by letter dated May 24, 2022, the Commissioner for the Fire Department has requested legislation authorizing and directing the Comptroller of the City of Morint to condemn and dispose of four (4) City-owned vehicles / apparatus' due to their obsolescence, non-serviceability, and high mileage they have been out of usage for several years and are determined "junk" for disposal; NOW, THEREFORE The City of Mount Vernon, in City Corincil convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Tlie Fire Department is hereby authorized to condemn and dispose of four (4) City-owned vehicles / apparatus' due to their obsolescence, non- serviceabiIity, and high mileage they have been out of usage for several years and are determined "junk" for disposal. The four (4) City-owned vehicles to be condemned and disposed of are listed below: Vehicle l VIN # I 2000 Ford Expedition (Red) IFMPU 18L2XLB57332 1998 Seagrave (Tower Ladder) 1F9FO28L2WCST2050 1996 Ford Crown Victoria (White) 2F ALP7 4WXTX129018 Golf Cart (Wliite) ,I 5ASAG47442FO29464 Section 2. Brookfield Resource Management Inc. has quoted $8,200.00 payable to the City of Mount Vernon for these vehicles. Funds from the disposal will be deposited in the 2022 FY Revenue Code A2650 (Sales of Scrap and Excess). Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ripon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. Councilperson THIS ORDINANCE rTOS ', / 1 Corporl/a\;!ct>u'6asei City Clerk APPROVED o ai c o APPROVED Dept. By Mayor JUN 8 2022 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 11 ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2022, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF VEHICLES ASSIGNED TO THE MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT MOTOR POOL AND ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE DISPOSAL THEREOF" Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain The City of Mount and enact: Section 1. Section 2 of Ordinance No. 11, adopted on February 23, 2022, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF VEHICLES ASSIGNED TO THE MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT MOTOR POOL AND ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE DISPOSAL THEREOF" is hereby amended as follows: by letter dated February 11, 2022, the Commissioner for the WHEREAS, Safety has requested legislation authorizing and directing the Department of Public City of Mount to condemn and dispose of twenty-two (22) Comptroller of the owned by the City of Mount Vemon and are assigned within the vehicles currently Department of Public Safety's motor pool; NOW, THEREFORE in City Council convened, does hereby ordain The City of Mount Vernon, and enact: The Police Department is hereby authorized to condemn and Section 1. (22) vehicles that are owned by the City of Mount Venion dispose of twenty-two within the Department of Public Safety's motor pool. The vehicles and are assigned of Safety is looking to dispose of are non-operable, non- tliat the Department and are in a state of disrepair. The twenty-two (22) serviceable and non-salvageable police vehicles to be disposed of are as follows: ' RMP ' License ' VIN ID # ' Vehicle I Damage Plate 2F ABP7BV7BX115985 2011 Ford Cn'i Vic Accident - Totaled 321 M72550 AM2110 2D7 JB21YX3K5253333 2003 Dodge Ram Van Bad Engine 322 2F AHP71V19X142590 2009 Ford Crn Vic Accident - Totaled 709 M64061 AK2111 IF AFP52U6XA2 17842 1999 Ford Bad Engine 896 2F ABP7BV2AX105640 2010 Ford Crn Vic Bad Transmission 910 M64081 2007 Dodge Cl'iarger Flood - Hurricane Ida 969 AW5985 2B3KA43H77H817682 2B7HB21X1TK122650 1996 Dodge Ram -Van Bad Engine 992 FGX6523 4EOXZB997 48 1999 Ford Explorer Accident, Bent Frai'ne 998 AZ8436 1FMZU3 1B3EL36X42N242414 2002 Dodge Stratus Bad Engine 999 FWD7351 2012 Ford Fusion Flood - Hurricane Ida 1005 FYN3974 3F AHPOHGICR340896 40899 2012 Ford Fusion Accident - Totaled 1008 FYN4078 3F AHPOHG7CR3 2015 Ford Explorer Accident - Totaled 1019 AT2481 1FM5K8AR9FGA88361 460 2006 Ford Cm Vic Flood - Hurricane Ida 1021 GPS8451 2F AHP71WO6X117 2010 Ford Crn Vic Flood - Hurricane Ida 1028 AX5810 2F ABP7BVXAX141768 4T1BE46K97U130612 2007 Toyota Camry Bad Engine 1038 HRV5870 2017 Ford Explorer Flood - Hurricane Ida 1043 BA1648 1FM5K8AR8HGD59785 2017 Ford Explorer Flood - Hurricane Ida l044 BA1647 1FM5K8AR8HGD59784 2011 Chevy Tahoe Flood - Hurricane Ida 1045 BA3385 1GNSKAEO5BR206275 2013 Ford Taurus , Flood - Hurricane Ida ' 1049 BA3883 IF AHP2M88DG230396 2011 Ford Crn Vic Flood - Hurricane Ida 1050 ' BA4681 2F ABP7BV7BX1 45472 2014 Ford Taurus Accident - Totaled 1051 BA4679 IF AHP2MK5EG178741 2014 Ford Taurus Accident - Totaled , 1053 E3A4676 IF AHP2MK9EG125945 1(3 JUN - 8 ff Section 2. Anangements have been made with [J. Bass and Son, located at 9 Carleton Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 to dispose of the vehicles. J. Bass and Son will pay $125.00 per vehicle disposed of, with an expected total from the disposal of said vehicles being $2,750.00.] Arrangements have been made with Brookfield Resource Management, located at 100 Lamont Street, Elmsford, NY 10523 to dispose of the vehicles. Brookfield Resource Management will pay a total amount for all of the above listed vehicles disposed of, with an expected total from the disposal of said vehicles being $16,450.00. Funds from the disposal of the veliicles will be placed in the 'Sales of Scrap and Excess' revenue fund (A2650), with the Department of Public Safety. The amount deposited to be transferrable to a Public Safety budget line at a later date. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. New Matter Underlined Deleted Matter in Brackets [ ] Councilperson THIS ORDINANCE ADOPTED BYCITY90UNCIL < Presldent 7 ATTEST: o o City Clerk o S!' -O a APPROVED J"!PayOrv'i,!' a:i O S- Dept. Page 2 l:

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