White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING September 8, 2015 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Hunt-Robinson ROLL CALL: City Clerk CONSENT AGENDA: John M. Martin Council President OATH OF OFFICE: Christopher Gomez, Commissioner of Planning Richard Hope, Commissioner of Public Works APPOINTMENTS: 1. Communication from the Mayor in relation to the appointment of Richard Hope as Commissioner of Public Works for the City of White Plains. Approved 7 - 0. 2. Communication from the Mayor in relation to the appointment of the following members to the White Plains Historic Preservation Commission: Hon. Larry Delgado; Rev. Jeffrey A. Geary; Jennifer Lee; Hope H. Scully; Annette Kaicher as Alternate; and Robert L. Hoch as Chairman. F/S/A LOCAL LAW: 2a. Communication from the Mayor in relation to a proposed Local Law to establish a Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program in the City of White Plains, which would allo9w local governments to put out for bid the total amount of natural gas or electricity being purchased by local residents or small business to assist in lowering energy costs. F/S 2b. Local Law Introductory No. 3 of 2015. A Local Law to establish a Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program in the City of White Plains. OFFERED ONLY 2c. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for October 5, 2015, in relation to Introductory Local Law No. 3 for 2015 amending Title III, “Environmental Conservation” of the White Plains Municipal Code, by adding a new Chapter 3-7, entitled, “A Local Law to establish a Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program in the City of White Plains.” ADOPTED ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted by Daniel J. Coughlan, Proprietor, on behalf of Coughlan, Inc., for a renewal of a Special Permit to operate a cabaret at The Coliseum located at 15 South Broadway. OPENED/CLOSED ITEMS 4 - 13 F/S 4. Communications from Commissioner of Building 5. Commissioner of Planning 6. Planning Board 7. Commissioner of Public Safety 8. Commissioner of Public Works 9. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 10. Transportation Commission 11. Commissioner of Parking 12. Westchester County Planning Board 13. Environmental Officer 14. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 15. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted by Coughlan Inc., on behalf of “The Coliseum” (“Applicant”) for the renewal of a one year Special Permit to operate an Accessory Cabaret at “The Coliseum” located at 15 South Broadway (a/k/a 277 Martine Avenue (Section 125.76, Block 1, Lot 4) subject to the Applicant’s compliance with applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains (“Zoning Ordinance”) Chapter 4-4 of the White Plains Municipal Code and certain conditions contained herein. ADOPTED 16. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Executive Billiards Inc., (“Applicant”) for a Special Permit to operate a cabaret at Executive Billiards located at 109 Mamaroneck Avenue. OPENED/CLOSED 17. Communication from Commissioner of Building F/S 18. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains denying the application submitted on behalf of Executive Billiards, Inc., (“Applicant”), for a Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at Executive Billiards located at 109 Mamaroneck Avenue in accordance with Section 6.7.10.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains. ADOPTED 19. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Ron Blacks Beer Hall for a renewal of a Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at Ron Blacks Beer Hall, located at 181 Mamaroneck Avenue. OPENED/CLOSED ITEMS 20 - 29 F/S 20. Communications from Commissioner of Building 21. Commissioner of Planning 22. Planning Board 23. Commissioner of Public Safety 24. Commissioner of Public Works 25. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 26. Transportation Commission 27. Commissioner of Parking 28. Westchester County Planning Board 29. Environmental Officer 30. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 31. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of 181A Associates Inc., d/b/a Ron Blacks Beer Hall (“Applicant”) for the renewal of a one year Special Permit to operate an “Accessory Cabaret” at Ron Blacks Beer Hall located at 181 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 125.84, Block 6, Lot 9.1) subject to the Applicant’s compliance with applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains (“Zoning Ordinance”), Chapter 4-4 of the White Plains Municipal Code, and certain conditions contained herein. ADOPTED 32. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Ichiro Asian Fusion, Inc., (“Applicant”), for a Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at Ichiro Restaurant, located at 80 Mamaroneck Avenue. OPENED/CLOSED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 33. Public Hearing a proposed amendment to a previously approved site plan submitted on behalf of OSG Mamaroneck LLC, d/b/a Onyx Equities, the owners of property known as 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 138.18, Block 1, Lot 3) (“Applicant”), located in the C-O (Campus Office) Zoning District, for an amendment to the previously approved site plan on property containing “environmentally sensitive features.” OPENED/CLOSED ITEMS 34 - 45 F/S 34. Communications from Commissioner of Building 35. Design Review Board 36. Commissioner of Planning 37. Planning Board 38. Commissioner of Public Safety 39. Acting Commissioner of Public Works 40. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 41. Transportation Commission 42. Commissioner of Parking 43. Conservation Board 44. Westchester County Planning Board 45. Environmental Officer 46. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 47. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of OSG Mamaroneck LLC, d/b/a Onyx Equities, the owners of property known as 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 138.18, Block 1, Lot 3) (“Applicant”), located in the C-O (Campus Office) Zoning District, for an amendment to the previously approved site plan on property containing “environmentally sensitive features” to allow certain site improvements, including additional parking spaces, adding directional signage, landscaping upgrades and enhanced site lighting, in accordance with Section 4.4.25.2 and 7 of the Zoning Ordinance. ADOPTED 48. 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 OSG Mamaroneck LLC, to permit an encroachment in the City right-of-way in connection with a property identification sign for 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue. ADOPTED 7 - 0 FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 49. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to authorization to employ Special Counsel to provide litigation services in an amount not to exceed $100,000. F/S 50. Ordinance authorizing the Corporation Counsel to employ Special Counsel to provide litigation services and providing funds from the General Fund Reserve for Financing. ADOPTED 7 - 0 51. Communication from the Mayor in relation to Executive Order 13223, which extends compensatory benefits to City Officers and Employees who are members of the Armed Forces Reserves. F/S 52. Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “An ordinance granting compensatory benefits for up to six months to City Officers and Employees who  are members of the Armed Forces Reserves and who are ordered to active military duty pursuant to Executive Order 13223, signed by the President of the United States on September 14, 2001, or other duty compelled by Federal or State Law related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.” ADOPTED 7 - 0 53. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5464, Renovations to City Facilities FY 2016. F/S 54. Communication from Environmental Officer F/S 55. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 56. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C54654, Renovations to City Facilities FY 2016. ADOPTED 7 - 0 57. Bond Ordinance dated September 8, 2015, authorizing the issuance of $151,500 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the Reconstruction of Class “A” Buildings. ADOPTED 7 - 0 58. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5465, A/C Replacement Communications Room. F/S 59. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5465, A/C Replacement Communications Room. ADOPTED 7 - 0 60. Bond Ordinance dated September 8, 2015, 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 installation or reconstruction of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system in a Class “A” Building. ADOPTED 7 - 0 61. Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to the transfer of funds to cover the cost of accrued liabilities. F/s 62. Ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds within the Self Insurance Fund to record Accrued Liabilities with an effective date of June 30, 2015. ADOPTED 7 - 0 63. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Workforce Development Institute Inc., to provide training equipment for the Career Pathways Program. F/S 64. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute an agreement with the Workforce Development Institute, Inc., (WDI) to receive $20,000 in funding to provide training equipment for the Career Pathways Program for a period from August 10, 2015 to December 31, 2015, and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Youth Bureau’s Youth Development Fund. ADOPTED 7 - 0 65. Communication from Personnel Director in relation to a proposed amendment to the White Plains Municipal Code Compensation and Leave Plan reallocating, establishing and deleting certain position titles and amending the Table of Organization. F/S 66. Ordinance amending Sections 2-5-77 and 2-5-81 of the White Plains Municipal Code by reallocating, establishing and deleting certain position titles, and amending the 2015-2016 Table of Organization by adding and abolishing certain positions. ADOPTED 7 - 0 67. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to an agreement between the City and Ken-Partners, for the lease of the real property known as the Minerva/Kensico Parking Lot. F/S 68. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a one year lease agreement for the lease of the Minerva/Kensico Parking Lot. ADOPTED 7 - 0 69. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Parking in relation to proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance. F/S 70. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a “Handicapped Parking Spaces-Streets (Non-Metered)” on the east side of Ferris Avenue. ADOPTED 7 - 0 RESOLUTIONS: 71. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the scheduling of a public hearing for October 5, 2015, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of 166 WP Hospitality, LLC (“Applicant”) for a Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at the Copper Face Jacks Sports Bar and Grill, located at 166B Mamaroneck Avenue. F/S 72. Communication from Commissioner of Building. F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPT., PLANNING DEPT., PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, PARKING DEPT., WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 73. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a  public hearing for October 5, 2015, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of 166 WP Hospitality, LLC (“Applicant”) for a Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at the Copper Face Jacks Sports Bar and Grill, located at 166B Mamaroneck Avenue. ADOPTED 74. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the scheduling of a public hearing for October 5, 2015, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of 166 WP Hospitality, LLC (“Applicant”) for a Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at the Black Bear Sports Bar and Grill, located at 166A Mamaroneck Avenue. F/S 75. Communication from Commissioner of Building. F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPT, PLANNING DEPT., PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, PARKING DEPT., WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 76. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for October 5, 2015, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of 166 WP Hospitality, LLC (“Applicant”) for a Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at the Black Bear Sports Bar and Grill, located at 166A Mamaroneck Avenue. ADOPTED 77. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to amendments to a previously approved site plans submitted by AT&T Corp., with respect to properties at 400 and 440 Hamilton Avenue. F/S 78. Resolution approving amendments to the site plans submitted by AT&T Corp., with respect to the properties at 400 Hamilton Avenue and 440 Hamilton Avenue. ADOPTED 79. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, and Bloomingdale Road Investors, LLC, for an amendment to a previously approved site plan to make exterior modifications on the fourth floor at One Maple Avenue (a/k/a The Source). F/S ITEMS 80 - 89 F/S 80. Communications from Design Review Board 81. Commissioner of Planning 82. Planning Board 83. Commissioner of Public Safety 84. Acting Commissioner of Public Works 85. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 86. Transportation Commission 87. Commissioner of Parking 88. Westchester County Planning Board 89. Environmental Officer 90. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 91. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Bloomingdale Road Investors, LLC, (“Owner”), and Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, Inc. (“Tenant”) (Collectively “Applicant”), for a site plan amendment to its existing amended Special Permit/Site Plan Approval granted by the Common Council of the City of White Plains on December 20, 2001, and amended on June 4, 2007, and March 1, 2010, for the project known as “The Source at White Plains” (Formerly “Fortunoff”) located at the corner of One Maple Avenue and 100 Bloomingdale Road (Section 126.77, Block 2, Lot 2) for exterior modifications to the building consisting of (A) the installation of windows on the westerly wall of the building; (B) the installation of windows and two (2) new solid exit doors on the southerly wall thereof; ( C) the replacement of existing solid doors with glass doors on the southerly wall; and (D) the installation of skylights that will extend approximately three (3) to four (4) feet above the roof level and provide natural light to the interior office spaces. ADOPTED 92. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Westchester Building Company, LLC, for an amendment to a previously approved site plan for 333 Westchester Avenue, to relocate an entrance driveway that connects to Westchester Avenue. F/S ITEMS 93 - 102 F/S 93. Communications from Design Review Board 94. Commissioner of Planning 95. Planning Board 96. Commissioner of Public Safety 97. Acting Commissioner of Public Works 98. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 99. Transportation Commission 100. Commissioner of Parking 101. Westchester County Planning Board 102. Environmental Officer 103. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 104. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Westchester Building Company LLC (“Applicant”), owner of 333 Westchester Avenue, located in a Special “S” Zone, for an amendment to the existing site plan to permit the relocation and realignment of an existing ingress only driveway to achieve better alignment with the newly reconstructed Westchester Avenue, which underwent a major redesign and construction initiated by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). ADOPTED 105. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Don Coqui Restaurant for the renewal of a one year Special Permit to operate an Accessory Cabaret on the first floor of property located at 105-107 Mamaroneck Avenue. F/S ITEMS 106 - 114 F/S 106. Commissioner of Planning 107. Planning Board 108. Commissioner of Public Safety 109. Commissioner of Public Works 110. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 111. Transportation Commission 112. Commissioner of Parking 113. Westchester Country Planning Board 114. Environmental Officer 115. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 116. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted by DC White Plains LLC, on behalf of Don Coqui Restaurant for the renewal of a one year Special Permit to operate an “Accessory Cabaret” on the first floor of property located at 105-107 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 125.76, Block 5, Lots 18 and 19) subject to the Applicant’s compliance with applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains (“Zoning Ordinance”), Chapter 4-4 of the White Plains Municipal Code and certain conditions contained herein. ADOPTED ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 117. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, transmitting the Youth Bureau’s Annual Report for 2015. F/S AND FILE ATTACHMENT 118. Communication from Commissioner of Finance transmitting the Capital Projects Status Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015. F/S AND FILE ATTACHMENT.