White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING MARCH 7, 2016 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Hunt-Robinson ROLL CALL: City Clerk APPOINTMENTS: 1. Communication from the Mayor in relation to the appointment of Emily Rowe Smith as a member of the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee to a term which will expires on December 31, 2016. F/S/A 2. Communication from the Council President recommending the appointment of Damon Amadio as a member of the Board of Ethics to a term which will expire on December 31, 2017. F/S/A LOCAL LAW: 3a. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains withdrawing a proposed Local Law offered at the February 1, 2016 Regular Stated Meeting of the Common Council, entitled, “Local Law Introductory No 1 of 2016 amending Local Law No. 1 of 2015, adopted May 4, 2015, codified in Title IX of the White Plains Municipal Code Section 9-6 entitled, ‘Historic Preservation’ by amending Sections 9-6-2 and 9-6-3 relating to recommendation of landmarks or historic districts and notice,” and rescinding the authorization for the pubic hearing in connection in with same. ADOPTED 3. Pubic Hearing in relation to proposed Local Law Introductory No. 1 of 2016, a Local Law amending Local Law No. 1 of 2015 adopted May 4, 2015 and codified in Title IX of the White Plains Municipal Code, and scheduling a public hearing for March 7, 2016. RESCINDED BY RESOLUTION 4. Local Law Introductory No 1 of 2016 amending Local Law No.1 of 2015, adopted May 4, 2015, codified in Title IX of the White Plains Municipal Code Section 9-6 entitled, “Historic Preservation” by amending Sections 9-6-2 and 9-6-3, relating to recommendations of landmarks or historic districts and notice. WITHDRAWN PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Norden Lofts, LLC, in connection with the adaptive re-use and redevelopment of the existing 48,000 square foot industrial building situated at 121 Westmoreland Avenue, which is classified in the LI-M Zoning District. OPENED/CLOSED ITEMS 6 - 16 F/S 6. Communications received from Commissioner of Building 7. Design Review Board 8. Commissioner of Planning 9. Planning Board 10. Commissioner of Public Safety 11. Commissioner of Public Works 12. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 13. Transportation Commission 14. Commissioner of Parking 15. Westchester County Planning Board 16. Environmental Officer 17. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 18. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Norden Lofts, LLC (“Applicant”), for Special Permit/Site Plan Approval in connection with the proposed multi-family adaptive reuse and redevelopment of the existing six (6) story, 48,000 square foot industrial building located at 121 Westmoreland Avenue (Section 130.25, Block, 3 Lot 1) IN THE li-m Light Industrial Mixed Use Zoning District and payment by the applicant of fee-in-lieu in the amount of $176,500 to be used exclusively for park, playground and other recreational purposes, including the acquisition of real property, to mitigate the recreational impact of the new multi-family project, in accordance with General City Law Section 27-A. ADOPTED FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 19. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. F/S 20. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. ADOPTED 7 - 0. 21. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of the claim of in the matter of Jeffrey Combs against the City of White Plains and others. F/S 22. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of litigation brought by Jeffrey Combs against the City of White Plains, and others. ADOPTED 7 - 0 23. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of the claim in the matter of Jade Fletchman, a minor, brought by her mother Eulex Fletchman against the City of White Plains. F/S 24. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of the action of Jade Fletchman, a minor, brought by her mother Eulex Fletchman against the City of White Plains. ADOPTED 7 - 0 25. Communication in relation to an amendment to a previously adopted ordinance, regarding the employment of Special Counsel to provide services relating to the disposition of cases involving injuries or long term illness in the Department of Public Safety. F/S 26. Ordinance of the Common Council amending an “Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the Corporation Counsel to employ Special Counsel to provide services relating to the disposition of cases involving injuries or long term illness in the Department of Public Safety.” ADOPTED 7 - 0 27. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an amendment to a previously adopted ordinance in relation to recouping funds expended or to be expended from the Self-Insurance Fund and to employ Special Counsel.F/S 28. Ordinance of the Common Council amending an ordinance entitled, “An ordinance of the Common Counsel of the City of White Plains authorizing the Corporation Counsel to initiate an action to recoup funds expended or to be expended from the City’s Self-Insurance Fund and to employ Special Counsel for said purpose.” ADOPTED 7 - 0 29. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5446, City Hall Rehabilitation Front and Rear Steps. F/S 30. Communication from Environmental Officer F/S 31. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 32. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by amending Capital Project No. C5446 entitled, City Hall Rehabilitation - Front Steps to City Hall Rehabilitation - Front and Rear Steps. ADOPTED 7 - 0 33. Bond Ordinance dated March 7, 2016, authorizing the issuance of an additional $60,600 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the additional cost of the acquisition and reconstruction of Class A Buildings for municipal use. ADOPTED 7 - 0 34. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. W5474, Replace/Reconstruct Various Water Lines FY 2016. F/S 35. Communication from Environmental Officer F/S 36. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 37. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. W5474, Replace/Reconstruct various Water Lines FY 16. ADOPTED 7 - 0 38. Bond Ordinance dated March 7, 2016, authorizing the issuance of $2,525,000 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 and installation of water system improvements. ADOPTED 7 - 0 39. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code to add a new Section 7.7.7A, Manner of Discharge of Unpolluted Water. F/S 40. Ordinance amending Title VII of the Municipal Code of the City of White Plains pertaining to sewers and drains to add a new Section 7.7.7A. ADOPTED 7 - 0 41. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a contract with the County of Westchester for snow removal from County Roads within the City limits. F/S 42. Ordinance authorizing a multi-year contract between the City of White Plains and the County of Westchester in relation to snow removal from County roads. ADOPTED 7 - 0 43. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions on Saturday, March 12, 2016, for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. F/S 44. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions on March 12, 2016, for a Saint Patrick’s Day Parade sponsored by the White Plains Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and the White Plains Business Improvement District (BID). ADOPTED 6 - 0. Recusal: Mr. Martin 45. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions for special events to be held in the downtown during 2016. F/S 46. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of certain portions of public streets for the White Plains Farmers Market, Wednesdays, April 27, 2016 through November 23, 2016, the Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 7, 2016; the Memorial Day Parade on May 30, 2016; the Juneteenth Parade on June 11, 2016; the Annual White Plains Downtown Criterium Bike Race and Vendor Expo on June 5, 2016; Summer Solstice Celebration on June 30, 3026; Yoga for All on June 22, 2016 (rain date June 23, 2016); Dancing Under the Stars/Disco Inferno on July 20, 2016; national Night Out on Crime on August 2, 2016; Outdoor Movie, Star Wars, on September 10, 2016; Jazzfest on September 25, 2016; Youth Bureau Wellness Week on September 17, 2016; Oktoberfest on October 9, 2016 (rain date October 30, 2016); Winterfest on December 9, 2016 through December 18, 2016; the White Plains New Year’s Eve Spectacular, on December 31, 2016 through January 1, 2017. ADOPTED 7 - 0 47. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to continue an agreement between the City and the County of Westchester and the New York State Police to operate software entitled TracCS (Traffic and Criminal Software). F/S 48. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute a New York State Police and Westchester County Department of Public Safety enabling the City of White Plains through its Department of Public Safety’s Police Bureau to have access to the Traffic and Criminal Software System (TraCS). ADOPTED 7 - 0 49. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to an agreement between the City and Empress Ambulance Service, Inc. F/S 50. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into an emergency 90 day agreement with Empress Ambulance Services, Inc. ADOPTED 7 - 0 51. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Planning in relation to a donation from the Culinary Tech Center, LLC, for the design, development and installation of internal signage for the White Plains Education and Training Center. F/S 52. 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 the design, development and installation of internal signage to provide identification of the classrooms, administrative offices, computer training center, conference room and main entry door, for the White Plains Education and Training Center, from the Culinary Tech Center, LLC. ADOPTED 7 - 0 53. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to a donation from Joseph Giglio, of a limestone eagle’s head, to replace the existing deteriorated eagle’s head on the World War I Monument located at Maple Avene and Post Road. F/S 54. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains, the donation and installation of a limestone eagle’s head, by Joseph Giglio, to replace the existing deteriorated head on the World War I monument located at Maple Avenue and Post Road. ADOPTED 7 - 0 55. Communication from the City Clerk in relation to agreements between the City of White Plains and Municipal Code . F/S 56. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to direct the City Clerk to enter into three year contracts for Professional Services for codification and preparation of the White Plains Municipal Code, Supplemental Uniform Building and Fire Code and Zoning Ordinance, including supplements and printing, and the preparation of the Official Proceedings of the Common Council. ADOPTED 7 - 0 57. Communication from Personnel Director in relation to a proposed amendment to the White Plains Municipal Code Compensation and Leave Plan and the Table of Organization by adding and abolishing certain positions. F/S 58. Ordinance amending Sections 2-5-77, 2-5-80 and 2-5-81 of the White Plains Municipal Code by reallocating and establishing certain position titles, and amending the 2015 - 2016 Table of Organization by adding and abolishing certain positions. ADOPTED 7 - 0 59. Communication from Personnel Director in relation to a transfer of funds from Reserve for Financing for unanticipated expenditures incurred in administering the agility portion of the police exam and other scheduled exams. F/S 60. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the transfer of $56,770, from Reserve for Financing in relation to unanticipated expenditures incurred by the Department of Personnel in administering the agility portion of the police exam and other scheduled exams for the balance of the Fiscal Year. ADOPTED 7 - 0 RESOLUTIONS: 61. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to a request submitted on behalf of Kite Realty Group - White Plains City Center for an amendment to a previously approved site plan for improvements to the site of: upgrading the pedestrian plaza with a new fountain, additional planting, seating, lighting and a stage; a valet area  on Mamaroneck Avenue; installing escalators from the lobby area on Mamaroneck Avenue to the second floor; and revising and updating exterior signage. F/S ITEMS 62 - 72 F/S 62. Communications received from Design Review Board 63. Commissioner of Planning 64. Planning Board 65. Commissioner of Public Safety 66. Commissioner of Public Works 67. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 68. Transportation Commission 69. Commissioner of Parking 70. Westchester County Planning Board 71. White Plains Urban Renewal Agency 72. Environmental Officer 73. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 6 - 0. Recusal: Mrs. Smayda 74. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of the Kite realty Group (“Applicant”), owner of property located at 1-29 Mamaroneck Avenue, known as the City Center Shopping center (Section 125.76, Block 1, Lot 2) for an amendment to its existing amended site plan to upgrade the Pedestrian Plaza on the east side of City Center Shopping Center with a new fountain, additional planting, seating, lighting and a stage; (2) implement a valet along Mamaroneck Avenue in conjunction with pavement, curbing and sidewalk modifications; (3) modify the Mamaroneck Avenue entrance to the City Center Shopping Center by installing escalators from a renovated and redesigned lobby area up to the second floor; and (4) revise and update certain exterior signage on the City Center Shopping Center. ADOPTED 6 - 0. Recusal: Mrs. Smayda 75. Communication from the City Clerk in relation to a change of date for the Regular Stated Meeting of the Common Council for May 2016 from Monday, May 2, 2016, to Monday, May 9, 2016. F/S 76. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains setting the date for the Regular Stated Meeting of the Common Council for May 2016, from Monday, May 2, 2016 to Monday, May 9, 2016. ADOPTED ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 77. Communication from the Commissioner of Building transmitting a communication from the Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission and a resolution of the Commission recommending that the structure at 283 Soundview Avenue be designated as a Local Landmark. F/S Recusal: Mrs. Lecuona