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FILED CITY CLEF,K aBUNT 1!ERNON, N'Y 2025JUN 30 A 5 145 = City of Mount Vernon, New York 1 ROOSEVELT SQ. RM. 104 OTY HALL, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK 10550 & VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTVERNONNY IVIeeting Agenda - Final Monday, June 30, 2025 4:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - ROOM 206 City Council Special Meeting  City Council Sliccial Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final June 30, 2025 A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL I-IELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2025. Scheduled for 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York. *"* This meeting was held in the City Cobmcil Chainbers, with virtual participation via ZOOM and CMVNYFacebook. :T77( ineeting was not closed to the public. *** PRESIDING: Dei"i-ick Thompson, Acting City Cormcil President OTHERS: Nicole Bonilla, City Clerk; Jordan Riullano, Deputy City Clerk; Antoinette Anderson, Legislative Aide; Jol'ian Powell, Asst. Corporation Counsel CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Acting Corincil President Derrick Thompson called tlie meeting to order and provided general liouse-keeping rules, inctuding cncoru-aging citizens to share the meeting on social media and what to do "in case of emergency". REFERRAL SESSION Roll Call administered by City Clerk Nicole Bonilla REPORTS OF ST ANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON To the Council: LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS Water Depaitment: An Ordinance Authorizing Attendance at the 2025 0ne Water Sumt'nit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, Honoiing Jacqueline Jones To the Council: PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES HELTj Department of Buildings: An Ordinance Autliorizing tlie Establishment of Time Limits on Dormant Buildings Department Applications Department of Buildings: Ordinance Authorizing tlie Amendment of Ordinance No. 18, An Adopted by the City Council on February 11, 2025, entitled "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO ATTEND THE NEW YORK ST ATE BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE (NYSBOC) FOR MANDATORY IN-SERV ICE TRAINING" OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS Pagc l of l JUN 3 0 2(125 SPECIA AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT THE 2025 0NE WATER SUMMIT IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA Whereas, in correspondence dated June 24, 2025, the Commissioner of the Board of Water Supply formally requested authorization for two (2) employees to attend the 2025 0ne Water Summit in Pittsburgh, Peru'isylvania, from July 8 through July 11, 2025; and Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply is committed to advancing its mission through professional development, infrastructure modernization, and enhanced cornrnunity engagement; and Whereas, the 2025 0ne Water Summit, to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from July 8 to July 11, 2025, is a nationally recognized event convening water sector leaders for solution-oriented sessions, collaborative workshops, and peer learning opportunities; and Whereas, participation in the One Water Summit will directly support the Board of Water Supply's key initiatives, including the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, backflow prevention compliance, and integrated water management best practices; and Whereas, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is scheduled to be a featured speaker at the Summit, further underscoring the City's commitment to national leadership in water policy and equity; and Whereas, the total cost for two (2) employees to attend the Summit, including registration, travel, lodging, and incidentals, shall not exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) and shall be charged to budget code 001-581-581001, Staff Development & Training; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That The City of Mount Vemon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor and the Board of Water Supply are hereby authorized to permit two (2) employees to attend the 2025 0ne Water Summit in Pittsburgh, Peru'isylvania, from July 8 through July 11, 2025. Section 2. Expenditure of Funds. The total cost for registration, travel, lodging, and incidentals shall not exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Said expenditure shall be charged to budget code 001-581-581001, Staff Development & Training. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. o 0 o3aa 6-h on LL09 Councilperson PRo'AsT'i THIS ORDINANCE o Mayor  JUN3 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, HONORING JACQUELINE JONES !I)ereaS', the City of Mount Vernon, New York, proudly recognizes Jacqueline Jones, whose extraordinary resilience, compassion, and dedication to uplifting others througli personal courage and public service exemplify the highest ideals of our community; and l0erean, Jacqueline Jones, a lifelong resident of Mount Vernon, has bravely shared her jorirney-a life marked by early trauma, survival of domestic violence, single motherhood, and a life-changing HIV diagnosis in 1992-which she met with unyielding strength and dignity. Despite going untreated for a decade, Jacqueline faced her diagnosis head-on during her pregnancy in 2002, taking every measure to protect her unborn child, who was born HIV-negative; and 15ereas', drawing strength from her experiences, Jacqueline became a fierce and compassionate advocate, serving as a spokesperson for the national campaign HIV STOPS WITH ME, a groundbreaking public health initiative that challenges stigma, raises awareness, and connects individuals to care, community, and support. Her openness has provided a powerful, humanizing voice for countless people still living in silence and fear, inspiring them to seek treatment and live with purpose and pride; and !I)ereas', Jacqrieline's meSSage, tl7 am here ana z care," has been a beacon of empathy and empowerment for those navigating life with HIV, and her steadfast presence through more than 33 years of survival stands as a symbol of hope and possibility for all; Now, Therefore, be it ies'o[beb, that on this 28th day Of June 2025, during the HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk - Increasing Awareness and Ending Stigma One Step at a Time, the Mount Vernon City Corincil does hereby honor and commend Jacqueline Jones for her unwavering resilience, courageous public advocacy, and proforind commitment to health equity and social justice. 0 CQ- 03 a) 0 ffi a o a> E LLOo A P OVE T FORM Councilperson a)o) THIS ORDINANCE /Assistant CorporationCounsel ADOPTED BY CITI COug(:IL o a..j;' t 'l;' ! y rf, , ii AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EST ABLISHMENT OF TIME LIMITS ON DORMANT BUILDING DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS applic inactiv )UN 3 0 2025 resourr dormat serve t] applica backlo; Depart' progret of don departr The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Definitions. (a) Dormant Application: Any application submitted to the Building Department for a permit or approval-including but not limited to permits for New Structures, Alterations, Demolition, Plumbing, Electrical, or Signage-for which no applicant-initiated activity has occurred for six (6) consecutive months from the date of filing. (b) Substantive Activity: Includes submission of required documents, conection of identified deficiencies, responses to official conespondence from the Building Department, or any other action that demonstrates the applicant's intent to pursue the application. Section 2. Inva}idation of Dormant Applications. 1. Any application submitted to the Building shall be Department deemed invalid if there is no applicant-initiated activity for six (6) months following the date of filing, regardless of whether the applicable fee has been paid. 2. Applications deemed invalid due to inactivity shall not be eligible for renewal or reactivation. 3. If the applicant wishes work after to proceed with the proposed the application has been invalidated, a new application must be submitted and shall be subject to the rules, procedures, and fees in effect at the time of the new filing.  Section 3. Notice of Dormancy. The Building Department may, but is not obligated to, notify applicants before declaring an application invalid due to dormancy. The absence of such notice shall not impact the enforceability of tl'iis Ordinance. Section 4. Applicability. This Ordinance shall apply to all new and existing -=-7-@pplications filed with tlie Building Departmenton or after the effective date. Any a-'l-application that has already remained dormant for six (6) months or more as of the effective date shall be deemed invalid immediately. Section 5. Application Types Covered. This Ordinance shall apply to, but is not limited to, the following categories of applications requiring review and issuance by jUN 3 D the Building Department: New Structure Permits Alteration Pemiits Demolition Permits Plumbing Permits HF,T,T Electrical Pernnits Signage Permits Any other permits or approvals subject to review by the Department Section 6. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which sliall contimie in full force and effect. Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by tlie City Council. Counci person THIS ORDINANCE ,/Assistant corporaffpg Counsel ADOPTED BY CITI COUNCIL C i 0 APPROVED Date ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor l-' a g c- i2  AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE N0. 18, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 11, 2025, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO ATTEND THE NEW YORK ST ATE BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE (NYSBOC) FOR MANDATORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING" Whereas, in correspondence dated June 13, 2025, tlie Commissioner of the jUN 3 0 Department of Buildings formally requested authorization to amend Ordinance No. 18 of 2025 to authorize one (1) additional Code Enforcement Officer, Hediye Mamak, to attend the 2025 New York State Building Officials Conference (NYSBOC) to fulfill state-mandated in-service training requirements; and I Whereas, on February 11, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 18 of 2025 authorizing the attendance of eleven (11) Code Enforcement Officials at the 2025 New York State Building Officials Conference (NYSBOC), and allocated funds from Budget Code A.3620.45 1 (Training); and Whereas, the New York State Department of State mandates aru'irial in-service training for Code Enforcement Officials to maintain their certification; and Whereas, an additional Code Enforcement Officer, Hediye Mamak, requires attendance at the 2025 NYSBOC Conference to fulfill this mandatory training requirement; and Whereas, the cost of attendance for this additional officer is Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), which is to be appropriated from Budget Code A.3620.45 1 (Training); and Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to ensure that all Code Enforcement Officials remain current with their required certifications; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That The City of Morint Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Amendment to Ordinance No. 18 of 2025. Ordinance No. 18 of 2025 is hereby amended to arithorize one (1) additional Code Enforcement Officer, z Hediye Mamak, to attend the 2025 New York State Building Officials Conference o o (NYSBOC) to fulfill state-mandated in-service training requirements. o Section 2. Appropriation of Funds. The amorint of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) shall be appropriated from Budget Code A.3620.451 (Training) to cover the cost of this training expense associated with this additional attendee. Section 3. Retroactive Effect. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract and shall apply retroactively to cover any eligible costs already incurred related to the attendance of Officer Hediye Mamak at the 2025 NYSBOC Conference. g ,, E O o a Councilperson sistant Corporal'on Counsel al CL a x CI'A f Mader