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THE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS Official Proceedings of the Common Council Vol. 101 City of White Plains, N.Y., November 30, 2015 No. 34 THE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS OFFICERS Mayor.... THOMAS M. ROACH Council President.... JOHN M. MARTIN City Clerk.... ANNE MCPHERSON ________ COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nadine Hunt-Robinson Milagros Lecuona John Kirkpatrick John M. Martin Dennis E. Krolian Beth N. Smayda The Special Meeting of the Common Council called for Monday, November 30, 2015 at seven o'clock in the evening in the Common Council Chamber, Municipal Building. Mayor Roach presiding and the following Members present: Mrs. Hunt-Robinson, Mrs. Lecuona, Mr. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Krolian, Mr. Martin and Ms. Smayda ________ The Mayor called this Special Meeting to consider legislation in relation to an amendment to the General Fund Budget in relation to the Winterfest Event to be conducted on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street from December 11, 2015 through December 20, 2015, and a license agreement between the City and Bensidoun USA, Inc., for the purpose of operating a Winterfest Event on real property owned by the City of White Plains, and to discuss: Capital Projects: A/C Replacement- Communications Room, Public Safety Building, and Battle Hill Park Improvements; a presentation: Post Maple 77, LLC (Grid Properties, Inc. of New York City); a presentation: The Esplanade - 95 South Broadway and 4 Lyon Place. ________ Communication received from the Mayor. Mr. Martin moved that it/they be filed and spread in full upon the minutes. Mrs. Smayda seconded the motion. Carried. Mrs. Smayda seconded the motion. Carried. TO THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL: On October 5, 2015, the Common Council approved an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 4-26 entitled, "Filming." The ordinance streamlines the permitting process for film and television and sets a fee schedule for these activities. My Office, in conjunction with the Department of Recreation and Parks, is developing plans for a White Plains Winterfest this December. The Winterfest will be funded, in part, with the proceeds received from filming fees. In addition, the Hon. Amy Paulin has agreed to provide grant money for the new event. To provide funding for this event, it is respectfully requested that the Mayor be authorized to direct the Budget Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund budget as follows: INCREASE REVENUES: A007-04485 Filming Fees INCREASE EXPENDITURES: A007-4.502 Special Events It is further requested that the Commissioner of Finance be authorized to receive and disburse funds accordingly. Thomas M. Roach Mayor November 27, 2015 ________ Mr. Martin offered the following ordinance and asked unanimous consent to move its adoption, "Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund for the Winterfest Event to be conducted on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street from December 11, 2015 through December 20, 2015." Unanimous consent granted. Mr. Martin moved adoption of the following ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DIRECT THE BUDGET DIRECTOR TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 GENERAL FUND FOR THE WINTERFEST EVENT TO BE CONDUCTED ON COURT STREET BETWEEN MARTINE AVENUE AND MAIN STREET FROM DECEMBER 11, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 2015. The Common Council of The City of White Plains hereby ordains and enacts as follows: Section 1. The City of White Plains is conducting a Winterfest from December 11, 2015 through December 20, 2015, to be conducted on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street, offering a holiday experience featuring a mix of Artisan vendors who will present traditional foods, as well as arts and crafts, with programmed entertainment on weekends. The Winterfest will be funded, in part, with the proceeds received from the filming fees received by the City under Chapter 4-26 of the White Plains Municipal Code. Section 1. The City of White Plains is conducting a Winterfest from December 11, 2015 through December 20, 2015, to be conducted on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street, offering a holiday experience featuring a mix of Artisan vendors who will present traditional foods, as well as arts and crafts, with programmed entertainment on weekends. The Winterfest will be funded, in part, with the proceeds received from the filming fees received by the City under Chapter 4-26 of the White Plains Municipal Code. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to direct the Budget Director to to amend the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund budget as follows: INCREASE REVENUES: A007 - 04485 Filming Fees INCREASE EXPENDITURES: A007 - 4.502 Special Events Section 3. The Mayor is further authorized to direct the Commissioner of Finance to receive and disburse these funds for their intended purpose. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Mrs. Smayda seconded the motion. Adopted by the following roll call vote: Mrs. Hunt-Robinson, Mr. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Krolian, Mrs. Lecuona, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Smayda and the Mayor - 7 - 0. ________ Communication received from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks. Mr. Martin moved that it/they be filed and spread in full upon the minutes. Mrs. Smayda seconded the motion. Carried. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS The Department of Recreation and Parks is recommending that the City execute a license agreement with Bensidoun USA, Inc. to be the operator of the Winterfest event to be located at Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue. The period of the license agreement would be from Friday, December 11, 2015 through Sunday, December 20, 2015. The Winterfest event offers a holiday experience featuring a mix of artisan vendors who will present traditional food, as well as arts and crafts, with programmed entertainment. Attached for your consideration is legislation authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, on behalf of the City to execute a license agreement with Bensidoun USA, to operate the Winterfest event. Respectfully submitted, Wayne D. Bass Commissioner, Recreation & Parks Dated: November 27, 2015 ________ Respectfully submitted, Wayne D. Bass Commissioner, Recreation & Parks Dated: November 27, 2015 ________ Mr. Martin offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS AND BENSIDOUN USA, INC. FOR THE PURPOSES OF OPERATING A WINTERFEST EVENT ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY. WHEREAS, Bensidoun USA, Inc. is an Illinois corporation with offices at 405 N. Wabash Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611; and WHEREAS, Bensidoun USA, Inc. desires to operate and manage a Winterfest event in the City of White Plains on City-owned property identified as a portion of the public right-of-way on Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Winterfest event offers a holiday experience featuring a mix of artisan vendors who will present traditional foods, as well as arts and crafts, with programmed entertainment; and WHEREAS, the term for the license agreement shall commence December 11, 2015 and terminate on December 20, 2015; and WHEREAS, the City of White Plains desires to have a Winterfest event in the City for the benefit of its residents, daily work force and numerous visitors; and WHEREAS, Bensidoun USA, Inc. now desires to enter into a license agreement to operate and manage the Winterfest event to be located on the aforementioned City-owned property for the benefit and enjoyment of all members of the White Plains community and members of the surrounding neighborhoods. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor or his designee is hereby authorized to enter into a license agreement with Bensidoun USA, Inc. for the period December 11, 2015 through December 20, 2015, to manage and operate a Winterfest event at the aforementioned City-owned property; and be it further RESOLVED, that all terms and conditions of the aforementioned license agreement are subject to approval by the Corporation Counsel; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor or his designee be authorized to execute all necessary documents in connection with this matter; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Mrs. Hunt-Robinson seconded the motion. Carried. ________ The Special Meeting continued with discussion as follows: Capital Projects: A/C Replacement- Communications Room, Public Safety Building, and Battle Hill Park Improvements; a presentation: Carried. ________ The Special Meeting continued with discussion as follows: Capital Projects: A/C Replacement- Communications Room, Public Safety Building, and Battle Hill Park Improvements; a presentation: Post Maple 77, LLC (Grid Properties, Inc. of New York City); a presentation: The Esplanade - 95 South Broadway and 4 Lyon Place. ________ On motion of Council President Martin, seconded and duly carried, the Common Council adjourned the meeting. ________ Anne M. McPherson, CMC City Clerk