White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA ANNUAL MEETING January 6, 2014 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Beth Smayda OATHS OF OFFICE: Hon. Thomas Roach Hon. John Kirkpatrick Hon. John Martin Hon. Beth Smayda Administered by Hon. Jo Ann Friia, City Court Judge ROLL CALL: City Clerk NOMINATION: Council President OATH OF OFFICE: Administered by Hon. Jo Ann Friia, City Court Judge APPOINTMENTS: 1. Communication from Council President recommending the re-appointments of Denise Ambrosio, Denise Matthews-Serra and Thomas Scherer to the Library Board to terms which will expire on December 31, 2016. F/S/R ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted by MAK Corporation, d/b/a Elements Restaurant, for the renewal of a Special Permit for Cabaret Use at 161 Mamaroneck Avenue. Opened/Closed. Items 2-11 F/S 3. Communications from Commissioner of Building 4. Commissioner of Planning 5. Planning Board 6. Commissioner of Public Safety 7. Commissioner of Public Works 8. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 9. Traffic Commission 10. Commissioner of Parking 11. Environmental Officer 12. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 13. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of the MAK Restaurant Corporation for a renewal of a one (1) year Special Permit to operate a cabaret known as Elements Food and Spirits, on the first floor only, located at 161 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 125.84, Block 6, Lot 13.1) subject to certain conditions contained herein. ADOPTED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 14. Public Hearings in relation to the application submitted on behalf of 120 Bloomingdale Road LLC (“Applicant”), owner of the property known as 120 Bloomingdale Road, for an amendment to its existing Special Permit/Site Plan approved by the Common Council on May 7, 2013, to allow the placement of a day care center to occupy approximately 10,000 square feet of space on the entry level of the existing 141,427 square foot office building, and to address a number of exterior modifications, including (A) new architectural panels on the facades facing Bloomingdale Road; (B) new exterior lighting; ( C) augmentation of site landscaping; (D) introduction of landscaping to the 4th floor terrace area; (E) installation of a ground sign at the Bloomingdale main entrance drive, on a site containing environmentally sensitive features as defined by Chapter 3-5 of the White Plains Municipal Code. Open/ Adjourned to February 3, 2014. 15. Communication from the City Clerk F/S 16. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted by Butterfield 8 WP LLC on behalf of Butterfield 8 Restaurant & Lounge for a renewal of a Special Permit to operate a cabaret at applicant’s establishment located at 147 Mamaroneck Avenue. Opened/Closed. 17. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted by Butterfield 8 WP LLC on behalf of Lola’s Mexican Kitchen for a renewal of a Special Permit to operate a cabaret at applicant’s establishment located at 147 Mamaroneck Avenue. Opened/Closed. 18. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Family Services of Westchester, for an amendment to an existing Special Permit/Site Plan for interior and exterior renovation to an existing building at 106 North Broadway (former American Red Cross), to provide for an adult day care facility and a pre-kindergarten program at 106 North Broadway located in a R2-4 Zoning District. Opened/Closed ITEMS 19 - 28 F/S 19. Communications from Commissioner of Building 20. Design Review Board 21. Commissioner of Planning 22. Planning Board 23. Commissioner of Public Safety 24. Commissioner of Public Works 25. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 26. Traffic Commission 27. Commissioner of Parking 27a. Westchester County Planning Board 28. Environmental Officer 29. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 30. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Family Services of Westchester, Inc., (“Applicant”) for an amendment to an existing Site Plan and Special Permit to allow an inter-generational day care center use to be located in the existing building at 106 North Broadway in the R 2-4 (Residential One and Two Family) Zoning District. ADOPTED 31. Public Hearing in relation to a proposed amendment to Sections 4.4.21.1 and 9.5.3 of the Zoning Ordinance to no longer require the approval by the Design Review Board for the installation of solar panels energy systems for one or two family structures which do not require a variance, have a rated capacity of 12kW or less, where the system is to be mounted parallel to the roof surface, or tilted with no more than an eighteen (18) inch gap between the module frame and the roof surface. OPENED/CLOSED ITEMS 32 - 42 F/S 32. Communications from Commissioner of Building 33. Design Review Board 34. Commissioner of Planning 35. Planning Board 36. Commissioner of Public Safety 37. Commissioner of Public Works 38. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 39. Traffic Commission 40. Commissioner of Parking 41. Westchester County Planning Board 42. Environmental Officer 43. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 44. Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “The Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains” in relation to amending Sections 4.4.21 and 9.5.3 pertaining to the requirements for review by the Design Review Board of certain solar panel energy systems. OFFERED ONLY SECOND READING ORDINANCE: 45. Communication from Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code to require certain establishments to install video camera systems. TABLED 46. Second Reading Ordinance adding Chapter 4-25 to the White Plains Municipal Code in relation to requiring certain establishments to install video camera systems. TABLED FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 47. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of various tax review proceedings. F/S 48. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. OFFERED ONLY 49. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Parks Service, regarding the provision, installation and maintenance of the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail under the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. F/S 50. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Parks Service, Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. OFFERED ONLY 51. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a revocable license agreement between the City and White Plains Hospital to permit a pedestrian bridge over Davis Avenue. F/S 52. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a revocable license agreement with White Plains Hospital to permit a pedestrian bridge over Davis Avenue, together with footings and foundations; a stair tower along Davis Avenue and an elevator along Davis Avenue. OFFERED ONLY 53. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contract with the County of Westchester, Department of Community Mental Health, to receive $181,299 in funding to continue the Project Hope Program. F/S 54. 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 Services (OASAS) providing alcohol and substance prevention services to the City of White Plains. OFFERED ONLY 55. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation in the amount of $15,000 in support of the Growing White Plains Project. F/S 56. Ordinance amending an ordinance adopted January 7, 2013, entitled, “An ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract with the Westchester Community Foundation on behalf of the City of White Plains, through its Youth Bureau, to receive a one year grant to support the Growing White Plains Project and to amend the FY 2013-2014 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant.” OFFERED ONLY RESOLUTIONS: 57. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by Sofrito Inc., for a renewal of a Special Permit to operate a cabaret at 175 Main Street, and scheduling a public hearing for February 3, 2014. F/S 58. Communication from Commissioner of Building. F/S/ REFERRED TO LAW, PLANNING DEPT., PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, CONSERVATION BOARD, ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD. 59. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for February 3, 2014 in relation to the application submitted by Sofrito Inc., (“Applicant”) for a renewal of a Special Permit to operate a cabaret at Sofrito Restaurant located at 175 Main Street. ADOPTED 60. Communication from the City Clerk in relation to the designation of the Journal News as the Official Newspaper of the City of White Plains for the purpose of public notices. F/S 61. Resolution designating the Journal News as the Official Newspaper of the City of White Plains for the purpose of public notices. ADOPTED 61a. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for funds from the New York State Homes and Community Renewal, New York State Affordable Housing Corporation in an amount not to exceed $500,000. F/S 61b. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing and directing the filing of an application for funds from the New York State Homes and Community Renewal, New York State Affordable Housing Corporation Office of Community Renewal, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, and upon approval of said grant application request, authorization to enter into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance to the City of White Plains for the project, City of White Plains Affordable Home Improvement Program, to be located in the City of White Plains. ADOPTED ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 62. Communication from the City Clerk transmitting the Statement of Canvass for the Election held November 5, 2013, and noting that same is filed in the Office of the City Clerk. F/S