Capital Projects Board

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 31, 2014 6:00 P.M. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 1. Communication from Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to an indemnification agreement with the White Plains Hospital Center for use of the Hospital’s building located at 71 East Post Road in connection with Emergency Management Training Exercises. F/S 2. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Commissioner of Public Safety to enter into an Indemnification Agreement with White Plains Hospital Center for use of the Hospital’s building located at 71 East Post Road, in connection with a State Mandated Emergency Management Training Exercise with the White Plains Department of Public Safety and White Plains Hospital Center personnel. ADOPTED 3. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to a contract with the White Plains Downtown District Management Association to provide supplement services for the White Plains Downtown Business Improvement District. F/S 4. First Reading Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with the White Plains Downtown District Management Association to provide supplemental services for the White Plains Downtown Business Improvement District. OFFERED ONLY 5. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to a donation of five Japanese Cherry Trees from Niji No Kai, to be planted in Turnure Park. F/S 6. First Reading Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains, a donation of five (5) Japanese Cherry Trees to be planted in Turnure Park, from Niji No Kai, an organization that enhances the lives of people with cultural awareness and philanthropic endeavors. OFFERED ONLY 7. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to the transfer of funds in the Community Development Program Budget Years 37 and 38. F/S 8. First Reading Ordinance amending the Community Development Fund Budget by reprogramming funds from previous Community Development Program Years. OFFERED ONLY 9. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to the appropriation of Fund Balance in the Community Development Rehabilitation Program Revolving Fund. F/S 10. First Reading Ordinance amending the Community Development Fund Budget by appropriating Fund Balance and allocating such increase to the Rehabilitation Revolving Fund Program. OFFERED ONLY 10a. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5420, Renaissance Fountain Improvements - Smart Sticks. F/S 10b. Communication from Environmental Officer.F/S 10c. Environmental Findngs Resolution TABLED 10d. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5420 entitled, Renaissance Fountain Improvements - Smart Sticks. OFFERED ONLY 10e. Bond Ordinance dated April 7, 2014, authorizing the issuance of $202,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the acquisition, construction and reconstruction of improvements to City Parks. OFFERED ONLY 10f. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to the closure of certain portions of public streets and appropriate parking restrictions for various events to be held in the City. F/S 10g. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of certain portions of public streets and designating April 24, 2014 through April 26, 2014, May 4, June 8 and September 3 - 7, 2014 as Rising Stars Sidewalk Sales Days, May 4, 2014 as Cinco De Mayo, April 26, 2014 as Sustain White Plains, June 8, 2014 as the Second Annual White Plains Downtown Criterium Bike Race, June 18, 2014 as Get on Your Mat for Mental Health Yoga/Health Fair (rain date June 19, 2014), September 7, 2014 as International Jazz and Food Festival, October 12, 2014, as “Oktoberfest,’ December 31, 2014 and January 2015 as the White Plains New Year’s Eve Spectacular. OFFERED ONLY 10h. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a public utility easement tendered by the White Plains Housing Authority in connection with the construction of a new building for affordable housing and a community center. F/S 10i. Communication from Executive Director, White Plains Housing Authority. F/S 10j. Ordinance accepting a public utility easement tendered by the White Plains Housing Authority in connection with the construction of a new building for affordable housing and a community center. OFFERED ONLY 10k. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to amendments to the Traffic Ordinance concerning electric vehicles and fees. F/S 10l. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to adding new definitions to Section 102, concerning electric vehicles; modifying Section 201, Subsection 6, relating to policing, regulations and prohibitions concerning electric vehicles; and modifying Section 201, Exhibit IV, Parking Meter Rate Schedule, concerning electric vehicle charging stations rates. OFFERED ONLY 10m. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a Schedule of User Fees for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for the White Plains Youth Bureau. F/S 10n. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains establishing and approving a Schedule of User Fees for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, for the White Plains Youth Bureau. OFFERED ONLY 10o. Communication from the Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contract with the County of Westchester (Department of Community Mental Health) in order to receive $181,299. In funding to continue the Project Hope Program. F/S 10p. Ordinance amending an ordinance adopted on January 6, 2014, entitled, “Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the County of Westchester (Department of Community Mental Health) in order to receive $181,299 in funding to continue the Project Hope Program through the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, (OASAS) providing alcohol and substance prevention services to the City of White Plains. OFFERED ONLY 10q. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) to add an additional $11,085, to the Drug Free Communities Grant. F/S 10r. Ordinance amending an ordinance adopted on October 7, 2013 entitled, “Ordinance by the Common Council authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), to receive a Drug Free Communities Grant in the amount of $125,000 and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the FY 2013 - 2014 Youth Development Fund to reflect this Grant.” OFFERED ONLY 10s. Communication from Acting Chairman, Traffic Commission, in relation to proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City. F/S 10t. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a “One Hour Parking” Zone on the west side of Bank Street; creating a “No Stopping At Any Time” Zone on the west side of Bank Street; modifying a “One Hour Parking 7:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.” Zone on the north side of Holland Avenue; creating a “Three Hour Parking” Zone on the north side of Holland Avenue; creating a “Stop Intersection” for the Oakley Road and Winslow Road; creating a “No Stopping At Any Time” Zone on both sides of the main driveway to the Transcenter Garage; modifying a “No Standing At Any Time” Zone on the south side of Hamilton Avenue; and modifying a “No Parking *:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Zone on the south side of Hamilton Avenue. OFFERED ONLY 11. Discussion: 1. Capital Project C5420, Renaissance Fountain Improvement - Smart Sticks. 2. Proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance in relation to electric vehicles and fees. 12. Executive Session: Motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing current litigation in the matter of StanleyViau and Loyla Viau, individually, and as husband and wife, vs. the City of White Plains and Alexis Ramos. 13. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of a claim against the City. F/S 14. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of the action of Stanley Viau and Loyla Viau against the City of White Plains and Alexis Ramos. ADOPTED