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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 - Final Wednesday, September 10, 2025 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL City Council NICOLE BONILLA, MBA City Clerk JORDAN A. RIULLANO, JD Deputy City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2025 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025. Scheduled for 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York. *** This meeting was held in the City Council Chambers, with virtual participation via ZOOM and CMVNY Facebook. The meeting was not closed to the public.*** PRESIDING: Danielle Browne, President OTHERS: Nicole Bonilla, City Clerk; Jordan A. Riullano, Deputy City Clerk; Antoinette Anderson, Legislative Aide; Johan Powell, Deputy Corporation Counsel. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Danielle Browne 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 Browne 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). Page 1 of 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENT Robert Manning, Jr, Mount Vernon, NY No Show 7:09 pm Vernel Arenas, Mount Vernon, NY No Show 7:09 pm Peter Tschaslis, Mount Vernon, NY Topic: Non-responsive goverment and tow trucks 7:10 pm Councilman Boxhill - met with him and Brian, a few weeks ago; he was 45 minutes late, and we waited to address his issue. Councilman Poteat - has come before with the same compliants and council members have met with him and are making usre they are making things better for residents. Councilman Gleason - confirmed with PD that his license was valid. Geoff Munroe, Mount Vernon, NY Topic: ICE raids 7:14 pm Councilman Poteat - thank you for coming and telling us what is happening in the community. regarding the options of the council and city representatives we can’t do much on the federal level. we are not sure if it was ICE that you saw, but it probably was. what should we do about it? like Obama says, vote. There are more elections coming up and I will be working to get people out there to register and vote. That is how I feel. Councilman Gleason - requested additional information from the speaker on the ICE raids. Councilman Thompson - cameras deter crime and there is data that shows that it prevents crimes. want to assure the community that the council is committed to make sure the residents and businesses feel safe. Council President Browne - immigration enforcement is by federal government and not local government and asking us how should we protect our residents. How are we should do that? Munroe - I do not want to have that dialogue here at this public forum. we need dialogue between the state and the citizens. Nicole White, Mount Vernon, NY Topic: Brush Park events and police blocking residents from driving up to their homes 7:19 pm Councilman Boxhill - I do see PD block off street, will address with PD Councilman Poteat - agree with being upset, you are in good hands with Gleason. please stay on top of council after a month, because next summer these events do not hinder residents accessing their homes Councilman Gleason - will clarify with PD, have observed that PD will let people in who live on the block. Councilman Thompson - I will work with gleason and PD. Councilman Browne - I don’t think you need a decal, and ID with your address is enough, this might be an issue of training or having process. perhaps commissioner pickney can share a schedule with residents. REFERRAL SESSION Roll Call administered by City Clerk Nicole Bonilla PRESENT: President Danielle Browne Esq., Pro Tempore Edward Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Derrick Thompson, Councilperson Jaevon Boxhill, and Councilperson Cathlin Gleason ABSENT: None REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON Page 2 of 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2025 To the Council: The LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: 1. TMP -1607 Code: LPW Attachments: MVPL Cover Letter FD MVPL Response DPW-Printer_20250908_144128 2025 Comic Con Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 2. TMP -1588 Code: LPW Attachments: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW (FOIL) COMPLIANCE POLICY FOR THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK UPDATED Law Department - Referral Letter for the Request to Establish a Freedom of Information Compliance Policy Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 3 of 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2025 3. TMP -1605 Code: LPW Attachments: September 2025 NYCOM - Rescind Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 4. TMP -1609 Code: LPW Attachments: Mayor's Office Referral - USCM Fall Meeting 2025 USCM FAll Lesdership Agenda 2025 Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 5. TMP -1586 Code: LPW Attachments: Budget Transfer Update Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 4 of 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2025 6. TMP -1590 Code: LPW Attachments: DASNY Grant Acceptance Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 7. TMP -1591 Code: LPW Attachments: Referral Letter to Enter into Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management held 8. TMP -1597 Code: LPW Attachments: A. Montero LOA-Revised Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 5 of 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2025 9. TMP -1598 Code: LPW Attachments: 082925 Referral Letter Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 10. TMP -1600 Code: LPW Attachments: Local Law Referral Letter - Administrative Search Warrant Letter LOCAL LAW OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NY ESTABLISHING AN ADMINISTRATIVE SEARCH WARRANT PROCEDURE TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL LAW NO. 6 OF 2024 Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 11. TMP -1604 Code: LPW Attachments: Referral Letter NYCOM Fall Training 2025 -amendement letter Moved: Councilman Gleason, Seconded by Councilman Boxhill On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Page 6 of 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2025 Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The HUMAN RESOURCES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: No items To the Council: The PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: 12. TMP -1592 Code: PSC Attachments: Glock Referral Glock Armor School Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman Thompson On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None 13. TMP -1596 Code: PSC Attachments: Tactical Narotics Debriefing Training Referral Letter Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman Thompson On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 7 of 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2025 14. TMP -1606 Code: PSC Attachments: Excelsior Challenge Referral Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman Thompson On the question: none. Response: none. adopted 15. TMP -1608 Code: PSC Attachments: Driveway Width Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman Thompson On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None To the Council: The FINANCE AND PLANNING Committee recommends for ADOPTION the following entitled legislation: 16. TMP -1579 Code: FP Attachments: 545 S. Fulton Ave. letter Moved: Councilman Boxhill, Seconded by Councilman Poteat On the question: none. Response: none. adopted Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None Page 8 of 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2025 OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS Councilman Gleason: commends Police Department officers because they saved a house full of people from a house fire - Utah Valley assassination: no one should be killed because of freedom of speech. requests a moment of silence. Councilman Poteat - Discussed ICE Raids and requested the community to be alert if ICE is spotted in the city. Encouraged the public to register to vote, deadline is 10/25 Motion to Adjourn Moved: Councilman Poteat, Seconded by Councilman Thompson On the question: none. Response: none. approved Aye: President Browne, Pro Tempore Poteat, Acting Pro Tempore Thompson, Councilperson Boxhill, and Councilperson Gleason Nay: None Absent: None There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 pm. Jordan Riullano, JD Deputy City Clerk Page 9 of 9