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City of Mount Vernon, New York 1 ROOSEVELT SQ. RM. 104 CITY HALL, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK 10550 & VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTVERNONNY Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:00 PM MEMORIAL ROOM CITY HALL City Council TANESIA M. WALTERS, J.D., M.P.A. City Clerk NICOLE J. BONILLA, M.B.A. Deputy City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024 Scheduled for 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York. *** This meeting was held in the Memorial Room, with virtual participation via ZOOM and CMVNY Facebook. The meeting was not closed to the public.*** PRESIDING: Cathlin B. Gleason, President OTHERS: Tanesia M. Walters, City Clerk; Nicole J. Bonilla, Deputy City Clerk; Bryan Johnson, Corporation Counsel; Antoinette Anderson, Legislative Aide CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance lead by Councilmember Boxhill. Council President Cathlin B. Gleason called the meeting to order and 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 Gleason explained the 3-minute-plus-1 public comment rule. She then asked a Councilperson to lead the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President then proceeded to the Public Speakers session of the evening (listed below as public comment). PRESENTATION Councilmember Boxhill read the proclamation and presented the document to the family. Councilmember Boxhill explained that there is currently a tree planted in Brush Park and a plaque will be placed a the tree. Council President Gleason stated that it is important that people who give back to the community are honored and family is what makes Mount Vernon great. Page 1 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 PUBLIC COMMENT Molly Franco, MSW, 40 East Sidney Ave, Mount Vernon, NY - ("The increasing number of tobacco retailers in the city of Mount Vernon and its potential impact on youth and families.") The speaker is part of a non-profit organization called Power Against Tobacco. The organization aids in brining issues to residents and she is a public health advocate. Speaker discuss the danger of smoking and the increase of tobacco dealers in the city. There are policies that limit flavored tobacco retailers and cap the number of retailers. Speaker offered her services to help enact policies. Council Responses: Councilmember Boxhill - Would like to meet for a follow up Councilmember Thompson - I do believe we have to do more with tobacco because most of these shops do not respect our youth. We have 16 public schools and 2 charters. I've visited a couple of stores and they are selling to our youth. Councilmember Browne - I have a draft legislation for business licenses for tobacco shops, I would like to collaborate with you to make it robust. There is a problem in Mount Vernon, and high incidents of respiratory incidents, it is a problem. We must get ahead of it, so we do not have to grandfather all these businesses. There is only one license shop in Mount Vernon and these shops are selling cannabis as well. Council President Gleason - Thank you for paying attention because you reached out to us about getting the signs for the playground. Kamil Choshal, 550 Locust Street, Mount Vernon, NY, kamil.ghoshal@tc.columbia.edu - ("No parking within thirty feet of a stop sign, what are the ticket issuance practices") No show as of 7:19 pm and 7:21 pm Thomas Bailey, South High Street, Mount Vernon, NY, thomas.bailey94@yahoo.com - ("Speed bumps on the street where I live.") The speaker requested speed bumps on his street to limit the number of speeding vehicles. Council Responses: Councilmember Boxhill - We should look into that; I will follow up. Councilmember Thompson - I know there are several areas in the city where people do speed. However, putting speed bumps in the streets is not the answer at this present time. We must get safety police and get Police presence in the area. Speed bumps prevent us from snowplowing properly and slows down emergency vehicles. We will continue to work with you. We want everyone to be good neighbors and follow the rules of the city. Councilmember Browne - There is a process for speed bumps. There is a traffic study. The city was moving away from speed bumps. I will speak with public works to see what we can do to slow down traffic. What are the cross streets? Speaker Bailey - Mount Vernon Ave and Grove St Councilmember Browne -Give your information to our Legislative Aid so we can follow up with you. Council President Gleason - There are a lot of things we can temporarily do. As Councilmember Thompson said, we can put a patrol to be a deterrent. We have temporary speed bumps, but many drive around it because they don’t go curb to curb. Give info to Legislative Aid. Michael Scalar - The speaker who was not signed up asked a question regarding MWBE list and law. Council President Gleason responded to the speaker and stated, "we are not voting on that tonight. We have put together legislation, it is on our website. Antoinette will email it to you, give her your information." Page 2 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 REFERRAL SESSION Roll Call administered by City Clerk Tanesia M. Walters PRESENT: Councilmember Jaevon Boxhill, Pro Tempore Danielle Browne Esq., Councilmember Edward Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Derrick Thompson, and President Cathlin Gleason ABSENT: None REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON To the Council: The LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: (Referral Letter - Request to 1. TMP -801 Authorize the Mayor to Contract with Gallagher Bassett to Serve as the Third-Party Administrator for the City's Legal Claims) Code: LPW Attachments: Referral Letter - Request to Authorize the Mayor to Contra Gallagher Basssett to Serve as the Third-Party Administrato City's Legal Claims.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 3 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 2. TMP -791 Code: LPW Attachments: Dell VxRail ordinance for RFP Date Change for City Coun 14 2024.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 3. TMP -795 Code: LPW Attachments: Approval of budget transfer of $35,000 from A1680.486 to for August 14th 2024 city council.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 4 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 4. TMP -807 Code: LPW Attachments: Request for Attendance of the National Association of Blac for Director Allen.pdf NABJ24 August 2nd Part 2.pdf NABJ24 August 2nd.pdf NABJ24 August 3rd.pdf NABJ24 August 4th.pdf NABJ24 JULY 31st.pdf NABJ24 August 1st.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: Councilmember Browne - abstaining because this is the first time Director Allen has went on a conference without approval. Council President Gleason - I will say "Aye". I'm ok with approving but next time go to your committee chair if there is a time constraint. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Abstain: Pro Tempore Browne Page 5 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 5. TMP -752 Code: LPW Attachments: Referral - 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage 2024.pdf PD Response Hispanic Heritage.pdf DPW Response Hispanic Heritage Month.pdf FD Response Hispanic Heritage Month.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: Councilmember Browne - Councilmember Boxhill put it on the agenda. This should have came before the council before it went to the Mayor Councilmember Poteat - Did you (to Councilmember Browne) get the clarification you needed? Councilmember Browne - Yes, from Johan. Everything else will be signed when the fellow is on boarded. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Abstain: Pro Tempore Browne () 6. TMP -729 Code: LPW Attachments: Referral Letter - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) w Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 6 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 7. TMP -754 Code: LPW Attachments: Acceptance of Funds.pdf June 14 2023 Creation of Office.pdf March 13, 2024 Creation of Director.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 8. TMP -760 Code: LPW Attachments: Referral Letter - Transfer of Funds 7-24-24.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 9. TMP -726 Code: LPW Attachments: Mamava Letter.pdf NYS DOL Policy on the rights of employees to pump in the Information for Employers for Breast Pumping Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Page 7 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Motion to take item numbers 10-12 as a block vote, as they all pertain to cameras in different locations. Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson take items as block vote Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 10. TMP -738 Code: LPW Attachments: A+ Technology Contract Agreement for Camera Legislatio Street).pdf adopted () 11. TMP -739 Code: LPW Attachments: A+ Technology Contract Agreement for Camera Legislatio (Memorial Field).pdf adopted () 12. TMP -740 Code: LPW Attachments: A+ Technology Contract Agreement for Camera Legislatio Hall).pdf adopted approved the Consent Agenda Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 8 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 13. TMP -750 Code: LPW Attachments: Establishing 2024 List of MWBE Qualified Contractors (re version).pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: Councilmember Poteat - I would like to say that I am proud of Commissioner Bush on getting this together to help black and brown business owners. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 14. TMP -757 Code: LPW Attachments: NYSDEC CONSENT ORDER COMPLIANCE-DPW FACILITY-OIL-WATER SEPARATOR CLEANING.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: Councilmember Browne - I will abstain because I am not sure if the procurement policy was properly followed. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Abstain: Pro Tempore Browne Page 9 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 15. TMP -769 Code: LPW Attachments: Use of Purdys Park for Con Ed Community Outreach.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 16. TMP -777 Code: LPW Attachments: Acquisition of Smart Cover Technology - amendment.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 17. TMP -753 Code: LPW Attachments: 7th Day Health Fair.pdf PD Response Recreation SDA Health Fair.pdf FD Response Recreation Health Fair Co Sponsor.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Page 10 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 18. TMP -759 Code: LPW Attachments: twilight series .pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: Pro Tempore Browne Absent: None () 19. TMP -778 Code: LPW Attachments: MVP COURT CHALLENGE.pdf DPW Response MVP Fitness.pdf FP Response MVP Fitness Court Challenge.pdf PD Response MVP Fitness Court Challenge.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 11 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 20. TMP -779 Code: LPW Attachments: big block party.pdf PD Response Big Block Party.pdf DPW Response Big Block Party.pdf FD Response Big Block Party.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 21. TMP -725 Code: LPW Attachments: WTR - Referral Letter 07092024.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: Commissioner Spruill (Mount Vernon Department of Water Supply) spoke on his request to renew the contract for Ms. Owens. Commissioner Spurill stated that Ms. Owens has been employed for six to seven months and we were not allowed to hire because we were in the middle of an audit. We brought her in as an consultant at the same rate of pay. We only have one accountant in the office and she was brought in to help. Her contract ends in August and we want to renew for two years with the right to terminate the contract when the audit is completed. The audit has a lot of accounting confusion and we're almost there. She is central to us getting us through the audit, She was getting $35 per hour, we want to increase the rate of pay to $50, that is the rate she had when she was with the board of water supply. She consented to the $35 initially as to be in compliance with the rules of the audit. All of our other consultants are paid at the $50 per hour rate. adopted Page 12 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 22. TMP -751 Code: LPW Attachments: Water Rate Increase Request.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 23. TMP -816 Code: LPW Attachments: Business Camera Regulation.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 13 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 24. TMP -789 Code: LPW Attachments: Morenike E Williams.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 25. TMP -790 Code: LPW Attachments: Rosia Blackwell Lawrence.pdf Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Boxhill On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The HUMAN RESOURCES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: Page 14 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 26. TMP -787 Code: HR Attachments: Feeding WestchesterLegletter.pdf Moved: Councilmember Thompson, Seconded: Councilmember Poteat On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 27. TMP -749 Code: HR Attachments: SP4OG Smart Steps summer.pdf Moved: Councilmember Thompson, Seconded: Councilmember Poteat On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 28. TMP -758 Code: HR Attachments: Safe Haven_ SP4OG summer w Chef Green.pdf Moved: Councilmember Thompson, Seconded: Councilmember Poteat On the question: Council President Gleason - What was the reason for this coming to us late? Response: Councilmember Browne - Director Butler-Burrell was instructed if the date was closely approaching, she was instructed to add it retroactively. adopted Page 15 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 29. TMP -797 Code: HR Attachments: Inferno365 Fitness summer.(1)docx.pdf Moved: Councilmember Thompson, Seconded: Councilmember Poteat On the question: Council President Gleason - Is this the same reason at number 29? Response: Councilmember Thompson - Yes. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: () 30. TMP -774 Code: PSC Attachments: Agenda Letter ARPA Transfer .pdf Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: Council President Gleason - Just to clarify, this is not the purchase of a new vehicle. This vehicle was approved for purchase last year, but it was not in stock. The vehicle is now available, but since the initial purchase the price has increased and this is an amendment to the funds to cover the additional cost. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Page 16 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Nay: None Absent: None () 31. TMP -776 Code: PSC Attachments: Agenda Letter ARPA Amend Legislation.pdf Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson On the question: none Response: Council President Gleason - This resolution was passed last year. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 32. TMP -780 Code: PSC Attachments: Agenda Letter Union Local 107 Event .pdf FDMV- Event Map .pdf Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: Councilmember Poteat - They did check in with PD (police department) and the event was approved. Council President Gleason - Supplied insurance? Clerk Walters - The insurance certificate is in preparation for the event. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 17 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 33. TMP -775 Code: PSC Attachments: Referral Letter Designated Parking American Christmas Ju American Christmas - Holiday Lane 2023 News Article.pd Street View 30 Warren Place.pdf Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: Council President Gleason - All questions answered? Response: Councilmember Browne - Yes. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 34. TMP -700 Code: PSC Attachments: CentralSquare Referral Letter (2).pdf Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: Councilmember Poteat - The PD (Police Department) will use this software for about a year or less and then moving on to Tyler. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 18 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 35. TMP -794 Code: PSC Attachments: Request to Transfer Funds Between Budget Lines PB to PD Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 36. TMP -763 Code: PSC Attachments: Leave of Absence D. Algieri Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 37. TMP -764 Code: PSC Attachments: LETECH Grant Use MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS (2) Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Page 19 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Nay: None Absent: None () 38. TMP -765 Code: PSC Attachments: LETECH GRANT USE ESS Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: Council President Gleason - I am very excited because this is a much needed added tool to start the process of having an aware room. It will be a game changer for the city of Mount Vernon. This is great for us. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 39. TMP -766 Code: PSC Attachments: ESU EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 20 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 40. TMP -767 Code: PSC Attachments: 2024 IACP CONFERENCE BOSTON Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 41. TMP -768 Code: PSC Attachments: 2024 DCJS PUBLIC SAFETY SYMPOSIUM Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 42. TMP -771 Code: PSC Attachments: ARPA TRANSFER AMENDED Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Page 21 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Nay: None Absent: None () 43. TMP -773 Code: PSC Attachments: PD STREET CLOSURE PD STREET CLOSURE MAP Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: Councilmember Poteat - Thank you to Chief Olifars and Commissioner Gibson. This was difficult but now it is finalized and getting passed. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 44. TMP -812 Code: PSC Attachments: Purchase of Citywide Cameras Motorola Solutions Referra Motorola LPR Brochure Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 22 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 45. TMP -811 Code: PSC Attachments: CitywideCameras ESS Referral Letter Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Motion to take items 46, 47 and 49 as a block vote. Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne take items as block vote Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 46. TMP -781 Code: PSC Attachments: A RESOLUTION FIREFIGHTER KEVIN HOLT.pdf adopted (City Council: A Resolution 47. TMP -782 recognizing the retirement of Firefighter Nathaniel Tilford) Code: PSC Attachments: A RESOLUTION FIREFIGHTER NATHANIEL TILFORD adopted Page 23 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 48. TMP -796 Code: PSC Attachments: Taxi Fare Increase.pdf Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: Councilmember Browne - Did we get the comparative data? Response: Clerk Walters - Yes. Councilmember Browne - I did not see it. Council President Gleason - I did not see it either. (Item needs to go for a second vote) held Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Councilmember Poteat, and Acting Pro Tempore Thompson Nay: None Absent: None Abstain: Pro Tempore Browne, and President Gleason () 49. TMP -808 Code: PSC Attachments: Wakanda Resolution.pdf adopted approved the Consent Agenda Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 24 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 () 50. TMP -815 Code: PSC Attachments: Short Term Rental Lead Agency and Public Hearing Reso.p Short Term Rental Proposed Local Law.pdf Short Term Rental EAF.pdf Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: Councilmember Poteat- How long? Probably October? Response: Council President Gleason - I would not commit to that. Because any amendments by any other agencies will extend it. I do not want to give misinformation to residents. I do not want to commit to a date. Hopefully by the end of the year. Corporation Counsel Johnson - We have to allow for the public discourse. We might need to make amendments based on feedback. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The FINANCE AND PLANNING Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: () 51. TMP -792 Code: FP Attachments: COMP2024-09- Request to Write-off Taxes from 2019 Ins Check Payment .pdf Moved: Councilmember Boxhill, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Page 25 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Absent: None () 52. TMP -793 Code: FP Attachments: COMP2024-10- Request for RPF Bulk Sale-Assignment of Liens.pdf Moved: Councilmember Boxhill, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson On the question: none Response: Councilmember Thompson- Please don't ignore the Comptroller's notices. Councilmember Browne - We are doing what we can to keep Mount Vernon residents in their homes. As a city, we have to enforce. It is a way to get Mount Vernon renters into these homes. Councilmember Poteat - Piggybacking off of Council Woman Browne, we did some work to have a work around. We had Commissioner Rausse come and speak on it. Councilmember Boxhill - I second Councilman Thompson. Don't ignore it. Comptroller Morton is doing a good job working with homeowners. adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 53. TMP -803 Code: FP Attachments: COMP2024-11- COMP2024-11 – Request permission for t Comptroller to enter partnership with Working Advantage Benefits .pdf Moved: Councilmember Boxhill, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Page 26 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Absent: None () 54. TMP -800 Code: FP Attachments: Comp Plan Cleary Consultant Contract 2024 Referral Lette Moved: Councilmember Boxhill, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson On the question: Council President Gleason - Council Woman Browne, do you have a question? Response: Councilmember Browne - No, I do not. adopted Aye: Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: Councilmember Boxhill Absent: None () 55. TMP -804 Code: FP Attachments: Comp Plan AKRF. Contract 2024 Referral Letter.pdf AKRF Contract.8.11.24.pdf Moved: Councilmember Boxhill, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 56. TMP -805 Code: FP Attachments: Comp Plan Mid-Hudson PP. Contract 2024 Referral Letter. Moved: Councilmember Boxhill, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson On the question: none Response: none adopted Page 27 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None (A Resolution of the City Council 57. TMP -712 of the City of Mount Vernon, NY honoring the life and legacy of Lawrence A. Ross) Code: FP Attachments: A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY LAWRENCE A. ROSS.pdf Moved: Councilmember Boxhill, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson On the question: none Response: none adopted Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None ADD-ON To the Council: The PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: Motion to enter into executive session to consultant with Corporation Counsel at 8:35 pm. Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson go into Executive Session Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 28 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Motion to exit executive session at 8:46 pm. Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson approved Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None () 58. TMP -786 Code: PSC Attachments: Letter of Necessity - Law Dept & Clerk.pdf 8142024 - MT VERNON LOCAL LAW_PH_AT - Copy.p Moved: Councilmember Poteat, Seconded: Councilmember Browne On the question: Councilmember Browne - Why are we setting the date and not the mayor? Response: Corporation Counsel Johnson - We have to have the local law passed the city council and has to have a public hearing and its adopted, then the mayor will have a public hearing. Councilmember Browne - That is not typically how it is done. We only have public hearings if it’s a planning/zoning. Corporation Counsel Johnson - 2024 information from NYCOM, this is how it is done. Since it has not been on your test for the required amount of time, the mayor can write a letter of necessity, but it does not negate the need for a public hearing by the city council. Councilmember Browne - Share that with me. We have a strong mayor system, that should not be a requirement for us. I'm not sure if we should be going this route. Corporation Counsel Johnson - based on research I did today, the local law is required prior to the adoption. That is my recommendation that the cc have a public hearing. Council President Gleason - I agree with Council Woman Browne, but I see your point (to Corporation Counsel Johnson). We can recess for 5 minutes for council to read and we can take a break. Corporation Counsel Johnson - I suggest an executive session. Council President Gleason - Agreed. adopted Page 29 of 30 City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024 Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS Councilmember Browne - ARPA, this is the last year in contract. Some of these things require an RFP and those take time. I'm sounding the alarm, know of any needed RFP's, put them out now. We do not want to have to return unused ARPA funds. Councilmember Thompson - You can see Council Woman Browne and other elected officials in a basketball game. Caitlin is 5' 3" and she played basketball. I ran track and swam, but I will be playing in the game. Council President Gleason - "I'm offended". I was not asked to join this basketball classic. I will be there to support. Corporation Counsel - We have to invite Rai Benjamin. Councilmember Thompson - Rai don't want none of this! I'm just joking. Councilmember Browne - The game will be in St. Mary's park in the Bronx, this Saturday at 2:30 pm. Councilmember Poteat - I was late because I was at a campaign fundraiser for the Harris & Waltz campaign in Manhattan. We have a presidential election coming up. You can volunteer for the campaign, phone banking and knocking on doors. Council President Gleason - I'm going to rephrase that. Please exercise your right to vote, no matter who the candidate is. Clerk Walters - I want to remind all residents on the upcoming on site voter registration on September 28th and October 5th, those are on Saturday, from Noon to 9:00 pm, here at City Hall. *(date has been changed from Saturday, October 5th to Thursday, October 10th.)* Council President Gleason - What is the very last day to register to vote, whether they do it here at City Hall or elsewhere? Clerk Walters - I don't remember at this moment, it is on our website. Council President Gleason - We'll make sure we put it in our newsletter in the Clerk's Corner. Motion to adjourn. Moved: Councilmember Browne, Seconded: Councilmember Thompson approved Aye: Councilmember Boxhill, Pro Tempore Browne, Councilmember Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, and President Gleason Nay: None Absent: None There being no other further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Nicole Bonilla, MBA Deputy City Clerk Page 30 of 30