White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Justin Brasch ROLL CALL: City Clerk PROCLAMATION: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women CEDAW ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Public Hearing in relation to the Petition submitted on behalf of WP Development NB, LLC, for proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains regarding the creation of a “Planned Residential Development District” and amending the Zoning Map to place the property of WP Development NB, LLC, located at 52 North Broadway, within the “Planned Residential Development District. TO BE ADJOURNED TO OCTOBER 13, 2020. PUBLIC HEARING: 2. Public Hearing in relation to Local Law Introductory No. 3 for 2020. A Local Law amending Title V of the Municipal Code of the City of White Plains to add Chapter 5-8, “Forfeiture of Vehicles in Connection with Criminal Acts.” OPENED/CLOSED 3. Communication from Police Chief. F/S 4. Local Law Introductory No. 3 for 2020. A Local Law amending Title V of the Municipal Code of the City of White Plains to add Chapter 5-8, “Forfeiture of Vehicles in Connection with Criminal Acts.” ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 5. Ordinance amending Title V of the Municipal Code of the City of White Plains to add Chapter 5-9 entitled “Unlawful Speed Contests or Drag Racing.” ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 6. Ordinance amending Section 3-4-2 (b) of the White Plains Municipal Code to add Subdivision (10), which establishes that the noise created due to unlawful speed contests is an enumerated restricted noise. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 7. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an amendment to a license agreement for Westchester Community College to use certain space at the White Plains Education and Training Center. F/S 8. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or his designee to sign an amendment to modify the term of a license agreement with the County of Westchester acting by and through Westchester Community College for use of certain space at the White Plains Education and Training Center. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 9. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to continued participation in a consortium and to retain outside counsel for a challenge relating to water rates and charges by New York City. F/S 10. Ordinance approving the City of White Plains’ continued participation in a consortium of municipal corporations and other entities challenging the water rates set by the New York City Water Board and authorizing the Corporation Counsel to enter into an amended agreement to continue to retain the services of the law firm of Dichter Law LLC to assist the City of White Plains in such matters. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 11. Communication from the Mayor in relation to the extension of compensatory benefits for City officers and employees who are members of the armed forces reserves who are ordered to active duty. F/s 12. 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" to extend the ordinance for another year. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 13. Communication from the Mayor in relation to the appointment of Corporation Counsel as Acting City Clerk in the event of the temporary absence of the City Clerk. F/S 14. 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. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 15. Communication from the Mayor in relation to a Memorandum of Understanding and electric service agreement with Sustainable Westchester, Inc., for the City’s participation in a Community Choice (Energy) Aggregation Program. F/S 16. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Sustainable Westchester, Inc., in relation to the City’s continued participation in a Community Choice (Energy) Aggregation Program and execute the 2021 Electric Service Agreement. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 17. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5566 entitled Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty FY 21. F/S 18. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5566, entitled, “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles FY 21.” ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 19. Bond Ordinance dated September 8, 2020, authorizing the issuance of $2,631,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the acquisition of heavy duty vehicles for maintenance and construction. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 20. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5564 entitled, Kronos Telestaff. F/S 21. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5564 entitled, “Kronos Telestaff.”ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 22. Bond Ordinance dated September 8, 2020, authorizing the issuance of $86,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the acquisition of equipment, machinery and apparatus. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 23. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5565 entitled Public Safety Radio Infrastructure Replacement. F/S 24. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5565  entitled, “Public Safety Radio Infrastructure Replacement.” ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 25. Bond Ordinance dated September 8, 2020, authorizing the issuance of $1,737,200 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 public safety radio systems. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 26. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to an agreement between the City and Helpsy Corporation to collect and recycle textiles at the Gedney Recycling Yard. F/S 27. Ordinance by the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of White Plains and Helpsy Corporation. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 28. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to an Inter- Municipal Agreement (IMA) for Solid Waste and Recyclables for Refuse District No. 1, to allow the disposal of solid waste and recyclables at facilities owned by the County of Westchester. F/S 29. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to authorize the extension of an IMA with the County of Westchester for the disposal by the City of solid waste and recyclables. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 30. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions. F/S 31. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of Davis Avenue between Maple Avenue and East Post Road on September 23, 2020, for a White Plains Hospital Event. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 32. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contract to accept a $40,000 award from the Westchester Clubmen Foundation to continue the Clubmen Higher Aims Program. F/S 33. 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, a $40,000 award from the Westchester Clubmen Foundation to be used to continue to operate the Clubmen Higher Aims Program and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the FY 2020-2021 Youth Development Fund to reflect this award. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 34. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contribution from Friends of the Youth Bureau in the amount of $112,700 to continue various programs. F/S 35. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to accept $112,700 from the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau to continue various programs for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, and authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the Youth Development Fund accordingly. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 36. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to the extension of an agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. to install and maintain a traffic safety camera system. F/S 37. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to authorize the extension of a multi-year agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. to install and maintain a traffic safety camera system. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 38. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to a multi-year agreement between the City and Liquid Outdoor Media, LLC, to install and maintain parking system displays. F/S 39. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to authorize a multi-year agreement with Liquid Outdoor Media, LLC, to install and maintain parking system displays. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK 40. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Parking in relation to amendments to the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City. F/S 41. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to rescinding certain “Overnight Flashing of Intersection Traffic Control Signals-Under Computer Control,” adding a “No Parking At Any Time” Zone on Dale Street and adding a “Traffic Control Signals” on Main Street. ADOPTED 6 - 0. ABSENT: MR. KIRKPATRICK RESOLUTIONS: 42. Communication from the Executive Director, Urban Renewal Agency, in relation to the scheduling of a public hearing before the Common Council for October 5, 2020 on the exchange of two comparably sized parcels of land between the Agency and 1 Water Street LLC. F/S 43. Resolution scheduling a public hearing before the Common Council of the City of White Plains (“Common Council”), for October 5, 2020, and authorizing publication of a Notice of Availability for Public Review of a proposed exchange agreement by and between the White Plains Urban Renewal Agency (“Agency”) and 1 Water Street LLC (“Water LLC”) for the exchange of two comparably sized parcels between the Agency and Water LLC, and approving access and storm water drainage agreement between Water LLC and the Agency over adjoining Agency property. ADOPTED 44. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of El Cafetero for a Special Permit for Accessory Cabaret Use at 124 East Post Road referring the application to appropriate City Departments, Boards and Commission, and scheduling a public hearing for October 5, 2020. F/S AND REFER 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. 45. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for October 5, 2020 in relation to the application submitted by El Cafetero Restaurant and Bar for a Special Permit to operate an Accessory Cabaret at property located at 124 East Post Road. ADOPTED ITEMS 46 - 56 F/S 46. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Let Me Build, LLC, for a site plan approval to construct a 7,725 sq. ft. building intended to be used by a religious institution at 392 North Street. 47. Communications from Design Review Board 48. Commissioner of Planning 49. Planning Board 50. Commissioner of Public Safety 51. Commissioner of Public Works 52. Deputy Commissioner Parking 53. Transportation Commission 54. Commissioner of Parking 55. Westchester County Planning Board 56. Environmental Officer 57. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 58. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Let Me Build, LLC, the contract vendee of the owner of the property, Dong Won Suh, known as 392  North Street, (also known as Section 131.06, Block 4, Lot 15) for approval of a site plan to construct a 7,725 square foot house of worship with associated parking. ADOPTED ITEMS 59 - 71 TABLED 59. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of 37 DeKalb Owner LLC for a site plan extension for the adaptive reuse of a former nursing home to residential housing. 60. Communications from Design Review Board 61. Commissioner of Planning 62. Planning Board 63. Commissioner of Public Safety 64. Commissioner of Public Works 65. Deputy Commissioner Parking 66. Transportation Commission 67. Commissioner of Parking 68. Westchester County Planning Board 69. Environmental Officer 70. Environmental Findings Resolution 71. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending the Special Permit and Site Plan Approval originally granted on August 5, 2019, for an additional one year expiring on August 5, 2021 to 37 DeKalb Owner LLC (“Applicant”), owner of the property known as 37 DeKalb Avenue, also known as Section 131.21, Block 1, Lot 1, to convert a former nursing home to a 21 unit apartment building. ITEM FOR REFERRAL: 72. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Maple Broadway Holding LLC, for a site plan extension and special permit for their project at 60 South Broadway. 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.