White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING JULY 2, 2018 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Milagros Lecuona ROLL CALL: City Clerk APPOINTMENT: 1. Communication from the Mayor in relation to the appointment of Michael Morello as a member of the Youth Board to a term which will expire on December 31, 2021. LOCAL LAW: 2. Public Hearing in relation to Local Law Introductory No. 2 of 2018. A Local Law extending until December 31, 2021, in accordance with Chapter 66 of the Laws of 2018, the imposition of a room occupancy tax originally authorized by Chapter 95 of the Laws of 2009, Section 1202-aa of the Tax Law, and established by Local Law No. 2 of 2009. 3. Local Law Introductory No. 2 of 2018. A Local Law extending until December 31, 2021, in accordance with Chapter 66 of the Laws of 2018, the imposition of a room occupancy tax originally authorized by Chapter 95 of the Laws of 2009, Section 1202-aa of the Tax Law, and established by Local Law No. 2 of 2009, and amended by Local Law No. 2 of 2012 and Local Law No. 2 of 2015, and codified in Chapter 2-4, Article III, Division 7 of the Municipal Code of the City of White Plains. ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. 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. 5. Communications from Commissioner of Building 6. Design Review Board 7. Commissioner of Planning 8. Planning Board 9. Commissioner of Public Safety 10. Commissioner of Public Works 11. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 12. Transportation Commission 13. Commissioner of Parking 14. Westchester County Planning Board 15. Environmental Officer 16. Environmental Findings Resolution 17. Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “The Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains,” with respect to creating a new zoning district known as Transit Development - 1 (TD-1), and re-zoning a property in the Neighborhood Business (B-2) Zoning District to Transit Development - 1 (TD-1) Zoning District. 18. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Trinity Financial, Inc., and White Plains Housing Authority for site plan and special permit approval to construct a new multi-family residential building with associated parking on a portion of 223-225 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, fronting on and known as 135 South Lexington Avenue. 19. Communications from Commissioner of Building 20. Design Review Board 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 31. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Trinity Financial, Inc., in collaboration with the White Plains Housing Authority (“Applicant”), the lessee and owner, respectively, of the portion (1.5 acres) of the property known as Brookfield Common (9.6 acres) for site plan approval to construct a nine (9) story multi-family residential building containing 129 units including 2,070 sq. ft. of community space on the ground floor to be known as 141 South Lexington Avenue, for special permit approval to increase the permitted building height and no additional money payment by the applicant of fee-in-lieu in accordance with General City Law  Section 27-A. 32. Public Hearing in relation to the petition submitted on behalf of WP Development NB, Inc., to amend the Zoning Ordinance to create a new Planned Residential Development Zoning District and amend the Zoning Map classification from RM-1.5 to Planned Residential Development, and the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. PUBLIC HEARING: 33. Public Hearing in relation to in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Via Garibaldi (“Applicant”) for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining associated with the restaurant on private property located at One North Broadway. ADJOURN TO AUGUST 6, 2018, PUBLIC NOTICED WAS NOT PERFECTED. 34. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of McCants Mini Cheesecake Café (“Applicant’) for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining associated with the restaurant on private property located at 6 Martine Avenue. 35. Communications from Commissioner of Building 36. Design Review Board 37. Commissioner of Planning 38. Planning Board 39. Commissioner of Public Safety 40. Commissioner of Public Works 41. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 42. Transportation Commission 43. Commissioner of Parking 44. Westchester County Planning Board 45. Environmental Officer 46. Environmental Findings Resolution 47. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains granting the application made on behalf of McCants Mini Cheesecake Café LLC (“Applicant”), for a Special Permit to allow Outdoor Dining at property known as 6 Martine Avenue. 48. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted on behalf of White Plains Hospital, for an amended Special Permit and amended Master Plan for a ‘Hospital” to allow construction of a Modernization IV Project on the White Plains Hospital Campus in the O - R (Office - Residential) Zoning District. SECOND READING ORDINANCES: 49. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to certain tax review proceedings. 50. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 51. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to renewal of the annual contract for the operation of the Thomas H. Slater Center. 52. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the annual contract with Thomas H. Slater Center, Inc., for the operation of the Thomas H. Slater Center. 53. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the retention of Labor Counsel. 54. Ordinance authorizing the Corporation Counsel to retain Labor Counsel from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. 55. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5519, Off-Street Multi-Space Meter Replacement Phase II. 56. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5519, entitled Off- Street Multi-Space Meter Replacement Phase II. 57. Bond Ordinance dated July 2, 2018 authorizing the issuance of $353,500 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the purchase and installation of parking meters. 58. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project C5515 and W5516 entitled, Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles FY 19, and Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles FY 19. 59. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5515 entitled Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles FY19, and Capital Project No. W5516 entitled Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles FY19. 60. Bond Ordinance dated July 2, 2018, authorizing the issuance of $2,626,300 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 of Heavy Duty Vehicles for maintenance and construction. 61. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project N. C5518, City-wide IT Infrastructure Replacement/Enhancements. 62. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5518, City-wide IT Infrastructure Replacement/Enhancements. 63. Bond Ordinance dated July 2, 2018, authorizing the issuance of $126,250 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 of equipment, machinery and apparatus for improvements to Information Technology Infrastructure. 64. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board in relation to Capital Project No. SW5517, Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction FY19. 65. Communication from Environmental Officer 66. Environmental Findings Resolution 67. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. SW5517 entitled, Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction FY19. 68. Bond Ordinance dated July 2, 2018, authorizing the issuance of $1,262,500 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the improvements to the City’s Sanitary Sewer System. 69. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Fund, in relation to Capital Project No. C55145, Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY19. 70. Communication from Environmental Officer. 71. Environmental Findings Resolution 72. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5514 entitled, Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY19. 73. Bond Ordinance dated July 2, 2018, authorizing the issuance of $777,700 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. 74. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to the transfer of funds from Reserve for Financing in relation to snow removal operations and storm preparedness expenses. 75. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the transfer of $299,950 from Reserve for Financing in relation to snow removal operations and storm preparedness expenses incurred by the Department of Public Works. 76. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to the closure of Fisher Court and appropriate parking restrictions on July 21, 2018 for the Slater Center’s Community Day Festival. 77. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of Fisher Court between Quarropas Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on July 21, 2018 for the Slater Center’s Community Day Festival. 78. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to a proposed amendment to the White Plains Municipal Code by adding a new section entitled, Rental Housing Registry and License Program. 79. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains amending Title IV of the White Plains Municipal Code by adding a new section entitled, Rental Housing Registry and License Program. 80. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Planning in relation to a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance 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. 81. Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “The Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains,” with respect to creating a new zoning district known as Transit Development - 1 (TD-1), and re-zoning a property in the Neighborhood Business (B-2) Zoning District to Transit Development - 1 (TD-1) Zoning District. 82. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to an agreement with the County of Westchester to continue to operate programs for 2018 under the Titles III-B, III-C-1, and the Nutrition Services Incentive Program of the Older Americans Act. 83. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into agreement with the County of Westchester for the continuing operation by the City of White Plains for programs for Year 2018 under Titles III-B, III-C-1, and the Nutrition Services Incentive Program of the Older Americans Act. 84. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contract with the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau to accept an award to provide summer jobs for up to twenty five youth between the ages of 14 and 21. 85. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract with the Friends of the Youth Bureau to accept an award to provide summer jobs for up to twenty five youth between the ages of 14 and 21 years of age and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the FY 2018/19 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. 86. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contract with the  Westchester Putnam Workforce Investment Board to accept an award to operate a Summer Youth Employment Program. 87. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract with the Westchester Putnam Workforce Investment Board to accept an award to operate a Summer Youth Employment Program and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the FY 2018/19 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. 88. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to approving sponsorship of the Summer Stem Camp for middle school students at Church Street Elementary School, and accepting a contribution of $5000 from the Friends of the Youth Bureau. 89. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the sponsorship by the City (through the Youth Bureau) of the Summer Stem Camp for middle school students at Church Street Elementary School, accepting a contribution of $5000 from the Friends of the Youth Bureau for the Program, and authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to increase the estimated revenue and appropriations, and th amend the Fiscal Year 2018/19 Youth Development Fund. 90. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a grant in the amount of $779,403 to continue funding to the Youth Bureau’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers. 91. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains, authorizing the Mayor to receive the second year funding of the State Education Department’s five year grant in the amount of $779,403, to continue its services to the Youth Bureau’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers. 92. Communication from Personnel Officer in relation to a proposed amendment to the White Plains Municipal Code Compensation and Leave Plan by creating and reallocating certain position titles. 93. Ordinance amending Sections 2-5-77 and 2-5-81 of the White Plains Municipal Code by creating and reallocating certain position titles. 94. Communication from the Deputy Commissioner of Parking in relation to proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City. 95. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a “One Hour Parking” Zone on both sides of Livingston Avenue and modifying a ”Two Hour Parking Monday through Friday” Zone on both sides of Livingston Avenue the west side of Lafayette Street. 96. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Parking in relation to proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City. 97. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying “One Hour Parking” Zones on the south side of Doyer Avenue, the south side of Linda Avenue and the north side of Chatterton Parkway; modifying “Three Hour Parking” Zones on the south side of Doyer Avenue and Linda Avenue, and modifying a “No Parking 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday” Zone on the north side of Chatterton Parkway. RESOLUTIONS: 98. Communication from Corporation Council in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Rose Associates, Inc., and Hamilton Owner LLC (“Applicant”), for a site plan and special permit approval for the adaptive reuse of a office building located at Hamilton Avenue to residential/mixed use development, and scheduling a public hearing for August 6, 2018. 99. Communications from City Clerk. 100. Commissioner of Building. F/S 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. 101. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for August 6, 2018, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Rose Associates, Inc., and 440 Hamilton Owner, LLC, for a site plan to allow development of 255 apartments, some commercial floor area and associated parking at 440 Hamilton Avenue and its adjacent parking lot, and Special Permit to (1) allow additional stories within the maximum height allowed in the RM-0.35 (Residential Multi-Family) Zoning District and (2) allow additional building coverage over the maximum allowed in the RM-0-35 (Residential Multi- Family) Zoning District, and for an amendment to the Special “S” Zone as approved and amended to date by the Common Council with respect to 440 Hamilton Avenue. 102. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf the Salvation Army for a site plan extension on a previously approved site plan for an addition to the existing Church building at 16 Sterling Avenue. 103. Communications from Design Review Board 104. Commissioner of Planning 105. Planning Board 106. Commissioner of Public Safety 107. Commissioner of Public Works 108. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 109. Transportation Commission 110. Commissioner of Parking 111. Westchester County Planning Board 112. Environmental Officer 113. Environmental Findings Resolution 114. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending for an additional one (1) year the site plan approval originally granted on June 4, 2012, and last extended on July 3, 2017, to the Salvation Army of Greater New York (“Applicant”), for the project known as The Salvation Army located at 16 Sterling Avenue. 115. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Esplanade of White Plains Venture Partnership, for a one year site plan extension of a previously approved site plan to the adaptive re-use of 1 Lyon Place and 10 Lyon Place (formerly known as 95 South Broadway and 4 Lyon Place respectively), to residential multi-family dwellings 116. Communications from Design Review Board 117. Commissioner of Planning 118. Planning Board 119. Commissioner of Public Safety 120. Commissioner of Public Works 121. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 122. Transportation Commission 123. Commissioner of Parking 124. Westchester County Planning Board 125. Environmental Officer 126. Environmental Findings Resolution 127. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending the site plan approval granted on April 4, 2016, and extended for one year by approval granted June 5, 2017, for an additional one year expiring on April 4, 2019, to Esplanade of White Plains Venture Partnership for the project located at 1 Lyon Place and 10 Lyon Place. 128. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf Chester WP LLC (“Applicant”) for site plan approval to construct a new three story professional office building for physicians at 6 - 8 Chester Avenue. 129. Communications from Design Review Board 130. Commissioner of Planning 131. Planning Board 132. Commissioner of Public Safety 133. Commissioner of Public Works 134. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 135. Transportation Commission 136. Commissioner of Parking 137. Westchester County Planning Board 138. Environmental Officer 139. Environmental Findings Resolution 140. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Chester WP, LLC, (“Applicant”), owner of the property known as 6-8 Chester Avenue, (also known as Section 125.83, Block 5, Lots 4 and 5), for site plan approval to construct a new three story professional office building for physicians. 141. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to an authorization to make an application to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for financial assistance for improvements to Delfino Park. 142. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing and directing the filing of an application for grant funds from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, and upon approval of said grant application request to enter into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance to the City of White Plains for the project entitled, Delfino Park Improvements, to be located in the City of White Plains, and, if appropriate, a conservation easement/preservation covenant to the deed of the assisted property. 143. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Parking in relation to authorizing the implementation and funding in the first instance 100%of the federal-aid and State “Marchiselli” Program-aid eligible costs, of a transportation federal-aid project, and appropriating funds for the Downtown White Plains Transit District Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements. 144. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the implementation and funding in the first instance 100%of the Federal-aid and State “Marchiselli” Program-aid eligible costs, of a transportation Federal-aid project, and appropriating funds for the Downtown White Plains Transit District Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements. 145. Communication from the City Clerk in relation to a request submitted on behalf of Reins International New York, Inc., d/b/a Gyu-Kaku, for the waiver of the thirty (3) day notification requirement set forth in the New York Alcohol Beverage Control Law in regard to an application for a change in officers for a pre-existing liquor license at Gyu- Kaku located at 159 Main Street. 146. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains waiving the thirty (30) day notification requirement set forth in the New York Alcoholic Beverage  Control Law in regard to an application for a change in officers for a pre-existing liquor license, submitted on behalf of Reins International New York Inc., d/b/a Gyu-Kaku, 159 Main Street. ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 147. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf OSG Mamaroneck Avenue lLC (“Applicant”), for site plan approval to construct a five level parking structure at 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue. F/S 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. 148. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of 120 Bloomingdale Road LLC, and ND Acquisitions LLC (“Applicant”) for site plan and special permit approval to construct a 132 dwelling unit residence designed for independent seniors to be known as Waterstone located at 120 Bloomingdale Road. F/S 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. 149. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to a site plan application submitted on behalf of W.P. Mall Realty, LLC, and SWD 3 LLC (d/b/a Street-Works Development (“Applicant”), to construct a mixed/use development to be known as Hamilton Green located at 200 Hamilton Avenue. F/S 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. ITEM FOR INFORMATION: 150. Communication from Chief Deputy Budget Director transmitting the 2018-2019 Summary Adopted Tax Budget of the City of White Plains. 151. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application for a minor site plan amendment submitted by Burke Rehabilitation Center to add additional at grade parking and to create a new ambulette drop off structure, as well as new paving, sidewalk landscaping and site lighting additions at 785 Mamaroneck Avenue.