White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2018 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. John Kirkpatrick ROLL CALL: City Clerk RECOGNITION: Louis Melendez Youth of the Year Small Business Saturday INFORMATION; Report by Westchester Power Program of Sustainable Westchester 2019 Electric Service Agreement ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Public Hearing in relation to the application, submitted on behalf of Hale WP Owner LLC, for a site plan approval to allow development of 2 buildings containing a total of 127 dwelling units and 170 parking spaces at 97-111 and 100-114 Hale Avenue, and special permit to allow additional stories within the maximum height allowed in the RM-0.35 (Residential Multi-Family) Zoning District. Opened/Closed. 2 - 14 Tabled 2. Communications from Commissioner of Building 3. Design Review Board 4. Commissioner of Planning 5. Planning Board 6. Commissioner of Public Safety 7. Commissioner of Public Works 8. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 9. Transportation Commission 10. Commissioner of Parking 11. Westchester County Planning Board 12. Environmental Officer 13. Environmental Findings Resolution 14. Resolution of the Common Counsel of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Hale WP Owner, LLC (“Applicant”), owner of the properties known as 97-111 Hale Avenue and 100-114 Hale Avenue, known as Section 126.77, Block 1, Lots 1-4, and Section 126.77, Block 2, Lots 1 & 11-14 respectively, for Special Permits, permission for satellite parking and site plan approvals to construct two residential buildings, one on each parcel containing a total of 127 units and payment by the applicant of fee-in-lieu in the amount of $393,500, 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. PUBLIC HEARING: 15. Public Hearing on the proposed discontinuance of a portion of the paper street of Middle Road in the City of White Plains, and amending the Official Map. Opened/Closed items 16 - 19 F/S 16. Communications from Commissioner of Planning 17. Planning Board 18. Commissioner of Public Works 19. Environmental Officer 20. Environmental Findings Resolution Adopted 21. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains discontinuing a portion of Middle Road between 196 and 200 Hillair Circle, in the City of White Plains and authorizing the sale of portions of said property to the adjacent owners. Adopted 6 - 0. SECOND READING ORDINANCES: 22. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. F/s 23. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. Adopted 7 - 0 . 24. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to amending a portion of a previously approved ordinance with relation to One Franklin Owners Corporation. F/S 25. Ordinance amending a portion of an ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings enacted on July 2, 2018, with respect to  One Franklin Owners Corporation. Adopted 6 - 0. 26. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the retention of the law firm Andrew Roffe Group, P.C., as Special Counsel for the period November 15, 2018 though November 14, 2019. F/S 27. Ordinance authorizing the Corporation Counsel to enter into an agreement retaining the services of the law firm of Andrew Roffe Group, P.C., as Special Counsel for the period November 15, 2018 through November 14, 2019. Adopted 6 - 0. 28. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5527, entitled Public Safety Building Cooling Tower Replacement. F/S 29. Communication from Environmental Officer. F/S 30. Environmental Findings Resolution Adopted 31. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5527, entitled, Public Safety Building Cooling Tower Replacement. Adopted 6 - 0. 32. Bond Ordinance dated November 5, 2018, authorizing the issuance of $76,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the acquisition and installation of an air conditioning system for the Public Safety Building, in and for said City. Adopted 6 - 0. 33. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to an amendment to the Municipal Code Title VIII Traffic and Street Regulations Section 9-3 Bicycles, and amending Section 8-3-13 Penalty to increase the fine amount for violations. F/S 34. Ordinance amending Section 8-3-13 of the White Plains Municipal Code to increase the fine amount for violations of Chapter 8 of the White Plains Municipal Code. Adopted 6 - 0. 35. Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to the proposed sale of City-owned property at 8 Rutherford Avenue. F/S 36. Ordinance authorizing the sale of property identified as Section 130.28, Block 1, Lot 1..2 located at 8 Rutherford St. Unit 1B. Adopted 6 - 0. 37. Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to the proposed sale of City-owned property at 146 Orawaupum Street. F/S 38. Ordinance authorizing the sale of property identified as Section 130.26, Block 4, Lot 3, located at 146 Orawaupum Street, White Plains. Adopted 6 - 0. 39. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to a contract with Westchester Merchant Services, Inc., for the placement of a 24 hour ATM machine at Ebersole Ice Rink. F/S 40. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of White Plains with Westchester Merchant Services, Inc. of White Plains for the placement of an 24 hour ATM machine at the Ebersole Ice Rink. Adopted 6 - 0. 41. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to additional funding in the amount of $7,775, for Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act Youth Employment Services. F/S 42. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to amend the contract with the County of Westchester, acting on behalf of the Westchester Putnam Investment Board through the Workforce Development Academy for Youth, to receive an additional $7,775 in funding for Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act Youth Employment Services to in school and out of school youth, 14 to 24 years of age for the period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. Adopted 6 - 0. 43. Communication from the Mayor in relation to extending coverage for the salary differential and benefits for employees serving active military duty. F/S 44. Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “An ordinance granting compensatory benefits for up to six months to City officers and employees who are members of the armed forces reserves and who are ordered to active military duty pursuant to Executive Order 13223, signed by the President of the United States on September 14, 2001, or other duty compelled by federal or state law related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.” Adopted 6 - 0. 45. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to a contract with Integrated Technical Systems, Inc., for hardware and software warranties on 98 of the multi-space parking meters. F/S 46. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a renewal agreement with  Integrated Technical Systems, Inc., on behalf of the City of White Plains pertaining to hardware and software warranties on 98 of the multi-space parking meters in use throughout the City’s Municipal Parking System. Adopted 6 - 0. 47. Communication from Chairman, Transportation Commission, in relation to amending the Traffic Ordinance with regard to Cleveland Street. F/S 48. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to creating “No Parking 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Monday through Friday” Zone on Cleveland Street. Adopted 6 - 0. RESOLUTIONS: 49. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of LMC/Lennar Multifamily Communities, LLC, for a one year extension of a previously approved site plan, to construct a mixed use development at 131 Mamaroneck Avenue and 9 Mitchell Place. F/S Items 50 - 59 F/S 50. Communications from Design Review Board 51. Commissioner of Planning 52. Planning Board 53. Commissioner of Public Safety 54. Commissioner of Public Works 55. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 56. Transportation Commission 57. Commissioner of Parking 58. Westchester County Planning Board 59. Environmental Officer 60. Environmental Findings Resolution Adopted 61. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending the site plan approval granted on September 5, 2017, for an additional one year expiring on September 5, 2019, to LMC/Lennar Multifamily Communities for the project located at 131 Mamaroneck Avenue and 9 Mitchell Place. Adopted 62. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency’s issuance of sales tax, mortgage tax and partial abatement of real property tax exemptions in relation to the construction and renovation at 440 Hamilton Avenue. F/S 63. Resolution of no objection to Westchester County Industrial Development Agency’s issuance of sales tax, mortgage tax, and partial abatement of real property tax exemptions to construct a new building and renovate and  reconstruct an existing structure which buildings will contain 468 residential units and 3,420 square feet of retail space at 440 Hamilton Avenue on behalf of 440 Hamilton Owner, LLC, by leasing and subleasing said residential and retail space. Adopted 5 - 1. Nay: Mrs. Lecuona. 64. Communication from Environmental Officer in relation to a water withdrawal permit application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. F/S 65. Environmental Findings Resolution regarding water withdrawal permit application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Adopted 66. Communication from Environmental Officer in relation to the Common Council declaring lead agency for the environmental review of the Water Storage Tanks and Transmission Main Project. F/S 67. Resolution of the White Plains Common Council declaring its intent to serve as Lead Agency for the environmental review of the Water Storage Tanks and Transmission Main Project. Adopted ITEM FOR REFERRAL: 68. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Crafted American Kitchen and Bar, d/b/a Freebird Kitchen and Bar, for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining at 161 Mamaroneck Avenue. FILE, SPREAD AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 69. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Crafted American Kitchen and Bar, d/b/a Freebird Kitchen and Bar, for a Special Permit for Cabaret Use at 161 Mamaroneck Avenue. FILE, SPREAD AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 70. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Westmoreland Lofts for an extension of a previously approved site plan and special permit for the construction of a mixed use building at 149 Westmoreland Avenue. 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: 71. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, recommending Louis Melendez as Youth of the Year. F/S 72. Communication from Chairman, Historic Preservation Commission, transmitting a resolution in relation to the proposed designation of the Civil War Monument located in Tibbits Park at Main Street as a Local Landmark. F/S