White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2017 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. John Kirkpatrick ROLL CALL: City Clerk ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Public Hearing in relation to the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains creating a new TD-1 Transit Zoning District and Re-zoning a certain property in the B-2 Neighborhood Business Zoning District to TD-1 Transit Zoning District. Previously adjourned to November 6, 2017. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Public Hearing in relation to the renewal of a cable franchise agreement for Cablevision of Southern Westchester, Inc. Opened/Closed 3. Communication from Corporation Counsel. F/S 4. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a franchise agreement with Cablevision of Southern Westchester, Inc. ADOPTED 7 - 0 FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 5. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to certain tax review proceedings. F/S 6. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. ADOPTED 7 - 0 7. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to approval of the change of control of Fibertech Networks, LLC, and Fibertech Facilities Corp., of the existing franchise agreement between the City of White Plains and Fiber Technologies Networks, LLC. F/S 8. Ordinance authorizing the change of control of Fibertech Networks, LLC, and Fibertech Facilities Corp., of the existing franchise agreement between the City of White Plains and Fiber Technologies Networks, LLC. ADOPTED 7 - 0 9. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to approval of the change of control of Lightower Fiber Networks II, LLC, pursuant to existing franchise agreements between the City of White Plains and various telecommunications providers. F/S 10. Ordinance authorizing the change of control of Lightower Fiber Networks II, LLC, pursuant to existing franchise agreements between the City of White Plains and various telecommunications providers. ADOPTED 7 - 0 11. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project C5503, White Plains Transit District Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements. F/S 12. Communication from Environmental Officer. F/S 13. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 5 - 2. Nays: Krolian and Lecuona 14. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5503, White Plains Transit District Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements. ADOPTED 5 - 2. Nays: Krolian and Lecuona 15. Bond Ordinance dated October 2, 2017, authorizing the issuance of $1,530,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the construction, reconstruction, widening or resurfacing of City streets. ADOPTED 7 - 0. Nays: Krolian and Lecuona 16. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a donation of $70,000 for a holiday tree to be located in Renaissance Park and authorizing a contract in relation to the same. F/S 17. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. ADOPTED 7 - 0 18. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions from December 18 through  December 26, 2017, for the third annual Winterfest. F/S 19. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue from December 18 through December 26, 2017, for the third annual Winterfest. ADOPTED 7 - 0 20. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to amending the Community Development Fund Budget by appropriation of $400,000 and allocating such increase to the Rehabilitation Revolving Fund Program. F/S 21. Ordinance amending the Community Development Fund Budget by appropriating fund balance and allocating such increase to the Rehabilitation Revolving Fund Program. ADOPTED 7 - 0 22. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to an agreement between the City and Bensidoun USA, Inc., for the purpose of operating a Winterfest Event on real property owned by the City. F/S 23. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a non-exclusive license agreement between the City of White Plains and Bensidoun USA, Inc., for the purpose of operating a Winterfest Event on real property owned by the City. ADOPTED 7 - 0 24. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to an award in the amount of $40,000, from the Westchester Clubmen Foundation to operate the Clubmen Higher Aims Program. F/S 25. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a contract to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains (Youth Bureau), an award from the Westchester Clubmen Foundation to be used to operate the clubmen Higher Aims Program, and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the FY 2017-2018 Youth Development Fund to reflect this award. ADOPTED 7 - 0 26. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to an award in the amount of $11,500, from the Regional Partnership of Schools and Colleges to operate the Great Potential Program. F/S 27. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contact with the SUNY Great Potential Program to receive a grant in the amount of $11,500 and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the FY 2017/18 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. ADOPTED 7 - 0 28. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contribution of $55,000 from the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau, to support the Boys High School Saturday Academy, Real G.I.R.L.S. Academy, and the Young Boy’s Mentoring  Program. F/S 29. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to accept contributions from the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau of $55,000 to support the Youth Bureau’s Boys High School Saturday Academy, Real G.I.R.L.S. Academy, and the Young Boy’s Mentoring Program for the period September 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, and authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the Youth Development Fund accordingly. ADOPTED 7 - 0 30. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a grant in the amount of $3,000 from the US Tennis Association Easter Section to support the Youth Bureau’s Tennis Program in the After School Program. F/S 31. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains Youth Bureau, a grant from the USTA Eastern Section to support the Youth Bureau’s Tennis Program in the After School Program. ADOPTED 7 - 0 32. Communication from Chairman, Transportation Commission, in relation to amendments to the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City. F/S 33. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to designated Handicapped Parking Spaces - Streets (Metered Three-Hour Maximum). ADOPTED 7 - 0 RESOLUTIONS: 34. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Burnagencies Fitness & Wellness, Inc., d/b/a Lady of America, for a Special Permit for a Health Club on the ground floor at 300 Martine Avenue, and scheduling a public hearing for November 6, 2017. F/S 35. Communication from Commissioner of Planning. FILE SPREAD AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPARTMENT, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, CONSERVATION BOARD, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD, AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 36. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for November 6, 2017, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Burnagencies Fitness & Wellness, Inc., d/b/a Lady of America, (“Applicant”), for a Special Permit for a Health Club on the ground floor of an existing multi-family residential building located at 300 Martin Avenue and located in the CB-3 (Core Business-3) Zoning District. ADOPTED 7 - 0 37. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to application submitted on  behalf of WPP Owners LLC, White Plains Plaza, for a site plan amendment to renovate the front entrance of the One North Broadway building and approval for a signage plan, at 1 North Broadway. F/S ITEMS 38 - 47 F/S 38. Communications from Design Review Board 39. Commissioner of Planning 40. Planning Board 41. Commissioner of Public Safety 42. Commissioner of Public Works 43. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 44. Transportation Commission 45. Commissioner of Parking 46. Westchester County Planning Board 47. Environmental Officer 48. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 49. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of WPP Owners, LLC, (“Application”), owner of the property known as One North Broadway, for an amendment to an approved site plan to renovate the front entrance along North Broadway and to approve a master signage plan to identify the building and grade level tenants for the North Broadway entrance and the Plaza facing Main Street. ADOPTED 50. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application by JP Morgan Chase, requesting a site plan amendment to install three illuminated identification signs at 925 Westchester Avenue. F/S ITEMS 51 - 60 F/S 51. Communications from Design Review Board 52. Commissioner of Planning 53. Planning Board 54. Commissioner of Public Safety 55. Commissioner of Public Works 56. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 57. Transportation Commission 58. Commissioner of Parking 59. Westchester County Planning Board 60. Environmental Officer 61. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 62. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted by JP Morgan Chase & Co., on behalf of 925/1025 Westchester Avenue Owner SPE, LLC, the of property located at 925 Westchester Avenue, for approval of three illuminated wall signs attached to the northern, eastern and western facades of the building identifying the main tenant of the building. ADOPTED ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 63. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted by the New York Power Authority, 123 Main Street, for a site plan amendment for the expansion of the existing parking garage to increase the number of parking spaces from 736 to 856.FILE SPREAD AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPARTMENT, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD, AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 64. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Mount Hope AME Zion Church for Special Permit and Site Plan Approval to permit the development of a six story apartment building containing a total of fifty six residential units and the construction of an approximately 4,352 sq. ft. addition to the existing building on the property located at 65 Lake Street. FILE SPREAD AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPARTMENT, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD, AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 65. Communication from Chairman, Historic Preservation Commission, transmitting a resolution initiating a proposed recommendation that the property known as the Firefighters Monument, located in the front of Station 6 Fire Headquarters, 219 Mamaroneck Avenue, be designated a Local Landmark. F/S 66. Communication from Chairman, Historic Preservation Commission, transmitting a resolution initiating a proposed recommendation that the property known as the Christopher Colombus Monument, located in Tibbits Park, be designated a Local Landmark. F/S 67. Communication from Commissioner of Building transmitting an application submitted on behalf of White Plains Medical Center for a minor amendment to a previously approved site plan to install a temporary MRI trailer/building on the Hospital’s grounds during the installation of new equipment. F/S AND APPROVED.