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COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 2019 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Dennis Krolian ROLL CALL: City Clerk RECOGNITION: Small Business Saturday Angela Mathews Youth of the Year SECOND READING ORDINANCES: 1. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. F/S 2. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 3. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an amendment to a previously approved license agreement between the City and Metro North Commuter Railroad Company authorizing the City to grant certain permanent easements to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority instead of Metro North Commuter Railroad Company as previously authorized in connection with the renovation of the White Plains Railroad Station. F/S 4. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a further amended license agreement between the City of White Plains and Metro North Commuter Railroad Company related to construction activities for the renovation of the White Plains Railroad Station, and to authorize the City to grant certain permanent easements to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority instead of Metro North Commuter Railroad Company as previously authorized in connection with the renovation. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 5. Communication from the Mayor in relation to a Stipulation of Agreement between the City and the White Plains Professional Fire Fighters Association, Inc. Local 274 I.A.F.F., A.F.L.-C.I.O. to extend the collective bargaining agreement ending June 30, 2018 for three years through June 30, 2021. F/S 6. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving and ratifying the October 17, 2019 Stipulation of Agreement between the negotiating representatives of the City of White Plains and the Professional Fire Fighters Association, Inc., authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to transfer the necessary funds, the Commissioner of Finance to start payments under the agreement, and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a collective bargaining agreement containing the terms of the agreement. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 7. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to provide, pursuant to Chapter 674 fo the Laws of 2003, the age 55 retirement without the benefit reduction of Section 375-i or 375-j of the Retirement and Social Security Law to eligible firefighters. ADOPTED 8. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5558 entitled Longview Avenue Improvements. F/S 9. Communication from Environmental Officer F/S 10. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 11. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5558 entitled Longview Avenue Improvements. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 12. Bond Ordinance dated November 4, 2019, authorizing the issuance of $606,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the reconstruction of City Streets. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 13. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to proposed increases in the Water Rates and Fees pursuant to Section 197 of the City Charter. F/S 14. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains amending Paragraphs F and H of Appendix A, Section 7-8-121 of the White Plains Municipal Code, Water Rules and Regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Public Works pertaining to revising certain water rates and connection fees. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 15. Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to the sale of 146 Orawaupum Street with the net proceeds to be transferred to the Debt Service Fund, and to authorize the Budget Director to make the appropriate budget amendment for  Fiscal Year 2019-2020. F/S 16. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the FY 2019-2020 General Fund Budget to reflect the proceeds from the sale of property. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 17. Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to the recommendation of the City’s Real Estate Committee that certain properties be dedicated for general municipal purposes effectively removing them from the taxable portion of the City’s assessment and remain as open space. F/S 18. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains determining that thirteen particular parcels of real property be designated and set apart for general municipal purposes. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 19. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to an agreement between the City and the New York Knicks LLC, to provide a youth basketball clinic and provide uniforms for the Winter Youth Basketball Program. F/S 20. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute an agreement between the City of White Plains and the New York Knicks, LLC, to provide a youth basketball clinic, a Knicks alumnus appearance, access to the Knicks Coaching and Development Program, ticket purchasing opportunities and uniform donations. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 21. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to a donation from Good Sports, Inc., of athletic equipment to the City of White Plains to be used to support youth sports and fitness. F/S 22. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee, to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains, a donation of new basketball equipment. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 23. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contract with Career Visions Institute, LTD, to provide youth workshops for the 21st Century Community Learning Center STEAM Academy. F/S 24. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute on behalf of the City (through its Youth Bureau), a contract with Career Visions Institute, Ltd., to provide youth workshops for the 21st Century learning Center STEAM Academy. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick 25. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to a renewal agreement between the City and Integrated Technical Systems, Inc., pertaining to hardware and software warranties on 93 of the multi-space parking meters in use throughout the City’s Municipal Parking System. F/S 26. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a 2019-2020 renewal agreement on behalf of the City of White Plains with Integrated Technical Systems, Inc., pertaining to hardware and software warranties on 93 of the multi-space parking meters in use throughout the City’s Municipal Parking System. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick RESOLUTIONS: 27. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to scheduling a public hearing for December 2, 2019, on an application submitted on behalf of White Plains Hospital for an amended site plan and special permit in conjunction with the construction of the Longview Sky Bridge connecting the hospital office building and the Longview Municipal Garage. F/S 28. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for December 2, 2019, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of White Plains Hospital, for an amended site plan and special permit to allow construction of the Longview Sky Bridge in connection with the Modernization IV Project on the White Plains Hospital Campus in the O - R (Office Residential) Zoning District.ADOPTED 29. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the City of White Plains declaration of no objection to Westchester County Industrial Development Agency’s issuance of sales tax and tax exemptions to construct 303 residential units on a portion of 1133 Westchester Avenue for the benefit of NRP RPW Westchester JC LLC, by a straight lease of the property. F/S 30. Resolution of no objection to Westchester County Industrial Development Agency’s issuance of sales tax and tax exemptions to construct 303 residential units on a portion of 1133 Westchester Avenue for the benefit of NRP RPW Westchester JC LLC, by a straight lease of the property. ADOPTED 5 - 1. ABSENT: Mr. Kirkpatrick; NAY: Mrs. Lecuona 31. Communication from the City Clerk in relation to a request submitted on behalf of S&G Entertainment Group Corp., d/b/a La Villa Restaurant, 30 West Post Road, for a waiver of the thirty (30) day local municipality notification requirement set forth in Section 64(2)(a) of the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. F/S 32. 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 submitted by S&G Entertainment Group Corp, d/b/a La Villa Restaurant, located at 30 West Post Road. ADOPTED 33. Communication from the City Clerk in relation to a request submitted on behalf of ABC Kalbi House, Inc., d/b/a Kalbi House, 291 Central Avenue, for a waiver of the thirty (30) day local municipality notification requirement set fort in Section 64(2)(a) of the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. F/S 34. 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 submitted by ABC Kalbi House, Inc. d/b/a Kalbi House, located at 291 Central Avenue. ADOPTED ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 35. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Westmoreland Lofts, LLC, for a site plan extension and special permit for the construction of a mixed use development at 146 Westmoreland 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 THE ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 36. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application from ZEM LLC, d/b/a Z Prime Italian Steakhouse, for a Special Permit for an Accessory Cabaret Use at 189 East Post 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, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 37. Communication from Budget Director transmitting the Capital Improvement Program Status Report for the period ending September 30, 2019. F/S 38. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, transmitting the name of Angela Mathews as the 2019 Youth of the Year.