White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING AUGUST 1, 2016 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Beth Smayda ROLL CALL: City Clerk APPOINTMENT: 1. Communication from Council President in relation to the re-appointment of J. Gregory Drummond as a member of the Board of Assessment Review to a term which will expire on September 30, 2020. F/S/A PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Public Hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add ‘Nursery Business” as a Special Permit Use, and add “Organic Manufacturing” as a Principal Permitted Use. OPENED/CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 3. 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., CONSERVATION BOARD, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 4. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains noticing a public hearing for September 6, 2016, in relation to an ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “The Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains” by adding “Nursery Business” as a Special Permit Use and adding “Organic Manufacturing as a Principally Permitted Use. ADOPTED FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 5. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax  review proceedings. HELD 6. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. OFFERED ONLY 7. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to a second amendment to the Parking and Operation and Maintenance Agreement for the City Center Parking Garage. HELD 8. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to the Parking and Operation and Maintenance Agreement by and among, City of White Plains, White Plains Center Local Development Corporation, LC White Plains LLC, and KRG White Plains City Center, LLC. OFFERED ONLY 9. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the granting of a non-exclusive franchise agreement to Mobilitie, LLC, to construct, erect, operate and maintain a wireless and fiber optic telecommunications system in the City of White Plains. HELD 10. Ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise agreement to Mobilitie, LLC, to construct, erect, operate and maintain a wireless and fiber optic telecommunications system in the City of White Plains. OFFERED ONLY 11. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5468, Garage Elevator Maintenance. HELD 12. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by amending Capital Project No. C5468, Garage Elevator Maintenance. OFFERED ONLY 13. Bond Ordinance dated August 1, 2016, authorizing the issuance of $1,898,800 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the additional costs of the installation or reconstruction of an elevator system in a Class A Building. OFFERED ONLY 14. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a PAVE-NY Grant in the amount of $163,200 from the New York State Transportation Plan to be used for resurfacing various roads throughout the City. HELD 15. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to accept a grant from the New York State PAV-NY Program. OFFERED ONLY 16. Communication from the Mayor in relation to the appointment of Corporation Counsel and Chief of Staff John G. Callahan as Acting City Clerk in the temporary absence of the City Clerk. HELD 17. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing, pursuant to Section 50 of the Charter of the City of White Plains, the appointment of Corporation Counsel and Chief of Staff John G. Callahan as Acting City Clerk in the temporary absence of the City Clerk. OFFERED ONLY 18. Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to transfers in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 budgets of the Parking Department and the Office of the Mayor. HELD 19. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to make certain transfers in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget of the Parking Department and to amend the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget of the Office of the Mayor. OFFERED ONLY 20. Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to a transfer of funds in the Youth Bureau Budget to recognize contributions and expenditures in the Youth Employment Services Program for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. HELD 21. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the Youth Bureau Budget to recognize contributions and expenditures for the Youth Employment Services Program for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, and to direct the Budget Director to make certain transfers in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Youth Bureau Budget. OFFERED ONLY 22. Communication from Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to a grant in the amount of $8,000 from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee to be used for the Pedestrian Safety Initiative. HELD 23. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City of Whtie Plains in relation to the acceptance of a Pedestrian Safety Initiative Grant in the amount of $8,000 from the New York State Governors’ Traffic Safety Committee, to be used for law enforcement purposes to reduce the number of accidents with injuries involving pedestrians that are largely due to driver inattention and traffic violations, such as unsafe speed and failure to yield to pedestrians. OFFERED ONLY 24. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to a three year contract with Complus Data Innovations, Inc., to provide parking ticket processing services. HELD 25. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a three year contract with Complus Data Innovations, Inc., (“CDI”) to provide full service parking ticket processing services. OFFERED ONLY 26. Communication from Chairman, Transportation Commission, in relation to proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City. HELD 27. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a ‘No Parking Any Time” Zone on the west side of North Kensico Avenue; modifying a “Two Hour Parking” Zone on the west side of North Kensico; creating a “No Parking Any Time” Zone on the west side of Westchester Street; and creating a “One Way Street” for the Public Safety Headquarters. OFFERED ONLY RESOLUTIONS: 28. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the application submitted by Alex’s Lounge Bar and Grill for a Special Permit for an Accessory Cabaret at 213 East Post Road and scheduling a public hearing for September 6, 2016. F/S 29. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for September 6, 2016, in relation to the application submitted by Alejandro Tepetitla for a Special Permit to operate an Accessory Cabaret at Alex’s Lounge Bar and Grill, Inc., located at 213 East Post Road. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 30. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an agreement between the City of White Plains and the New York State Historic Preservation Office authorizing a Certified Local Government Agreement. F/S 31. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the New York State Historic Preservation Office. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 32. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to 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. F/S 33. Ordinance 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. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick ITEM FOR REFERRAL: 34. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Westchester Healthcare Properties, Inc., for a one year extension to a previously approved site plan for the construction of a Skilled Nursing Facility at 120 Church Street. F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPT., DESIGN REVIEW  BOARD, PLANNING DEPT., PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, PARKING DEPT., WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 35. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to a petition submitted on behalf of WP Development NB, LLC, to amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit the re- development of 52 North Broadway to include multi-family rental housing units, graduate or professional school housing, and an assisted living/memory care facility. F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 36. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of WPP Owners LLC, owners of White Plains Plaza, for a site plan amendment to renovate the Plaza area facing Main Street, at One North Broadway and 445 Hamilton Avenue, a Special “S” Zone. F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPT., DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, PLANNING DEPT., PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, PARKING DEPT., CONSERVATION BOARD, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 37. Communication from 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 60 Park Avenue be designated as a Local Landmark. F/S