White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING APRIL 7, 2014 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. John Martin ROLL CALL: City Clerk LOCAL LAW: 1. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to a Local Law amending the Charter of the City of White Plains relating to the number of full-time City Court Judges. 2. Local Law Introductory No. 1 of 2014. A Local Law amending Sections 9, 9-A, and 10, of the Charter of the City of White Plains relating to the number of full time City Court Judges to conform with the provisions of Section 2104 of the New York State Uniform City Court Act. 3. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 2014, in relation to a Local Law amending Sections 9, 9-A and 10 of the Charter of the City of White Plains relating to the number of full-time City Court Judges to conform with the provisions of Section 2104 of the New York State Uniform City Court Act. SECOND READING ORDINANCES: 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Ordinance amending the Community Development Fund Budget by reprogramming  funds from previous Community Development Program Years. 7. Ordinance amending the Community Development Fund Budget by appropriating Fund Balance and allocating such increase to the Rehabilitation Revolving Fund Program. 8. Environmental Findings Resolution regarding Capital Project No. C5420, Renaissance Fountain Improvements - Smart Sticks. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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, and Lifestyle and Leisure Expo; June 18, 2014 as Get on Your Mat for Mental Health Yoga/Health Fair (rain date June 19, 2014), August 5, 2014 as National Night Out on Crime; September 7, 2014 as “Jazzfest,” September 14, 2014 as Youth Bureau Wellness Day; October 12, 2014, as “Oktoberfest,’ December 31, 2014 and January 2015 as the White Plains New Year’s Eve Spectacular. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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.” 17. 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 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.” Zone on the south side of Hamilton Avenue. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 18. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of various tax review proceedings. 19. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 20. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to the discontinuance and sale of a portion of Middle Road, a paper street, located between 181 and 189 Hillair Circle to the adjacent property owners. 21. Communication from Environmental Officer 22. Environmental Findings Resolution 23. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains discontinuing a portion of Middle Road between 181 and 189 Hillair Circle, in the City of White Plains, and authorizing the sale to the adjacent owners. RESOLUTIONS: 24. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by Ron Blacks Beer Hall, for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining at 181 Mamaroneck  Avenue and scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 2014. 25. Communication from Commissioner of Building. 26. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 2014, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Ron Black’s Beer Hall for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining on private property in the rear yard behind the bar and restaurant located at 181 Mamaroneck Avenue. 27. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by The Brazen Fox, for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining at 175 Mamaroneck Avenue and scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 2014. 28. Communication from Commissioner of Building. 29. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 2014, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Brazen Fox Bar and Restaurant for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining within the rear yard area of 175 Mamaroneck Avenue. 30. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by Porter House, for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining at 169 Mamaroneck Avenue and scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 2014. 31. Communication from Commissioner of Building 32. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 2014, in relation to the application submitted by Porter House Bar and Restaurant, for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining located at 169 Mamaroneck Avenue on privately owned property in the rear yard of the premises. 33. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by Hudson Grille, for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining at 165 Mamaroneck Avenue and scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 2014. 34. Communication from Commissioner of Building 35. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 2014, in relation to the application submitted by Hudson Grille Bar and Restaurant for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining at 165 Mamaroneck Avenue on privately owned property in the rear yard of the premises. 36. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by Gaucho Grille, for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining at 1 North Broadway and scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 2014. 37. Communication from Commissioner of Building. 38. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 2014, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Gaucho Grille for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining on private property located at the front of One North Broadway adjacent to the restaurant entrance. 39. Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to the scheduling of a public hearing for May 5, 2014 on the Proposed Tax Budget of the City of White Plains for Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015. 40. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains in relation to setting a public hearing for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget. 41. Communication from Personnel Officer in relation to proposed salary increases for the Deputy Director and Business Assistant at the White Plains Housing Authority. 42. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains for the approval of the compensation for certain positions at the White Plains Housing Authority. 43. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application for site plan approval submitted on behalf of Hindu Temple of Tristate, for site plan approval for the construction of a two (2) story, approximately 15,000 sq. ft. temple to house a first floor foyer, community hall, dining/kitchen, apartment, store, restrooms and mechanicals, and a second story sanctuary and prayer space, and 56 parking spaces. 44. Communications from Design Review Board 45. Commissioner of Planning 46. Planning Board 47. Commissioner of Public Safety 48. Commissioner of Public Works 49. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 50. Traffic Commission 51. Commissioner of Parking 52. Conservation Board 53. Westchester County Planning Board 54. Environmental Officer 55. Environmental Findings Resolution 56. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Hindu Temple of Tristate (“Applicant”) for a site plan to construct a two (2) story, approximately 15,000 square foot temple, on property located at 390 North Street, which will include an entrance foyer, a  community hall, dining area/kitchen, a cleric’s apartment, a congregational store, restrooms, mechanical spaces and a sanctuary and prayer space. ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 57. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted by Coughlan, Inc., d/b/a Coliseum, for a Special Permit for Cabaret Use at 15 South Broadway (a/k/a 277 Martine Avenue).