White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING July 3, 2023 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Nadine Hunt-Robinson ROLL CALL: City Clerk APPOINTMENTS: 1. Appointment of Sergio Sensi to the White Plains Housing Authority for a term that will expire December 26, 2024. F/S PUBLIC HEARING: 2. Communication from the City Clerk in relation to adjourning the public hearing for Cantina Taco and Tequila restaurant. Adjourned to August 7, 2023 3. Communication from the City Clerk in relation to adjourning the public hearing for an accessory cabaret at the Colombian House. Adjourned to August 7, 2023 4. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted by Cuddy and Feder LLP on behalf of The White Plains Housing Authority ("WPHA") and Trinity Financial, Inc. for a special permit for Brookfield Commons Phase 3 located at 161 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY. OPEN/CLOSED FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 5. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting authorization to direct the Budget Director to amend the Capital Projects Fund by amending Capital Project No.C5619 entitled “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY24." F/S 6. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5619, entitled “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY24." ADOPTED 7-0 7. Bond Ordinance, dated July 3, 2023 authorizing the issuance of $4,019,800 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 7-0 8. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting authorization to direct the Budget Director to amend the Capital Projects Fund by amending Capital Project No.C5620 “Park Walkway Improvements FY24.” F/S 9. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 10. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 11. Ordinance authorizing the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5620, entitled “Park Walkway Improvements FY24.” ADOPTED 7-0 12. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting authorization to direct the Budget Director to amend the Capital Projects Fund by amending Capital Project No.C5621 entitled “Public Safety Building Sprinkler System.” F/S 13. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 14. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 15. Ordinance authorizing the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5621, entitled “Public Safety Building Sprinkler System.” ADOPTED 7-0 16. Bond Ordinance, dated July 3, 2023 authorizing the issuance of $404,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the installation of a sprinkler system in a municipal building. ADOPTED 7-0 17. Communication from the Mayor requesting approval authorizing the acceptance of a NYSERDA $110,000 grant to replace 28 electric vehicle charging stations. F/S 18. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the acceptance of a NYSERDA $110,000 grant to replace 28 electric vehicle  charging stations. ADOPTED 7-0 19. Communication from the Corporation Counsel requesting authorization to retain Labor Counsel from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. F/S 20. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Corporation Counsel to retain Labor Counsel from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. ADOPTED 7-0 21. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to extending the annual contract with Thomas H. Slater Center, Inc. for the operation of the Thomas H. Slater Center. F/S 22. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew and extend the annual contract with Thomas H. Slater Center, Inc. for the operation of the Thomas H. Slater Center. ADOPTED 7-0 23. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. F/S 24. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. ADOPTED 7-0 25. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to approving employment of appraisers in connection with the defense of Tax Review and Small Claims Assessment Review Proceedings for Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024. F/S 26. Ordinance approving employment of appraisers in connection with the defense of Tax Review and Small Claims Assessment Review Proceedings for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. ADOPTED 7-0 27. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting authorization to connect an overflow storm drainage pipe to the City’s system in an outdoor parking area adjacent to the Chester Maple Garage. F/S 28. Ordinance granting an easement for the County of Westchester to connect an overflow storm drainage pipe to the City’s system in an outdoor parking area adjacent to the Chester Maple Garage. ADOPTED 7-0 29. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to entering into a new Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Empress Ambulance Service, LLC. F/S 30. Ordinance authorizing the City to enter into a three year Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Empress Ambulance Service, LLC. ADOPTED 7-0 31. Communication from the Deputy Commissioner of Planning requesting authorization to loan $50,000 to W estchester Residential Opportunities for the property located at 65 Waller Avenue, White Plains. F/S 32. Ordinance authorizing the Community Development Block Grant Program to provide 0% special rehabilitation loan, not to exceed $50,000 to Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. for a facility located at 65 Waller Avenue, White Plains. ADOPTED 7-0 33. Communication from the Deputy Commissioner of Planning requesting authorization to apply for a New York State Climate Smart Communities Grant. F/S 34. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to apply for a New York State Climate Smart Communities Grant. ADOPTED 7-0 35. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant in the amount of $151,500 from the Friends of the Youth Bureau to fund various programs. F/S 36. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a grant in the amount of $151,500 from the Friends of the Youth Bureau to support various programs and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the 2023/24 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. ADOPTED 7-0 37. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to accepting additional funds from The New York State OASAS for the Project Hope Program. F/S 38. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive additional grant funds from OASAS for COLA for the Youth Bureau’s Project Hope Program for the period ending December 31, 2023. ADOPTED 7-0 39. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to an agreement with the County of Westchester to fund the Youth Bureau’s Summer Youth Employment Program and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the 2023/24 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. F/S 40. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains to receive a grant and enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester to fund the Youth Bureau’s Summer Youth Employment Program and to authorize the Budget Director to ament the FY 2023/24 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. ADOPTED 7-0 41. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to a request to approve the Youth Bureau’s 2023 Summer STEM Camp for Middle School students and authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Youth Development Fund. F/S 42. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the  Youth Bureau’s 2023 Summer STEM Camp for Middle School students and authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Youth Development Fund. ADOPTED 7-0 43. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to a request to receive a grant in the amount of $45,000 and enter into an agreement with SUNY Purchase to fund the Youth Bureau’s SUNY Purchase LPP Summer Medical Career Leaders Program. F/S 44. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to receive a grant in the amount of $45,000 and enter into an agreement with SUNY Purchase to fund the Youth Bureau’s SUNY Purchase LPP Summer Medical Career Leaders Program. ADOPTED 7-0 45. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to a request to receive a grant in the amount of $16,147 and enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester Youth Bureau to fund the City providing summer jobs to youth ages 16 to 24 and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the FY 2023/24 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. F/S 46. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains to receive a grant in the amount of $16,147 and enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester Youth Bureau to fund the City providing summer jobs to youth ages 16 to 24 and to authorize the Budget Director to amend the FY 2023/24 Youth Development Fund to reflect this grant. ADOPTED 7-0 47. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks requesting authorization to accept a donation from Backyard Sports for an ice machine at Ebersole Ice Rink. F/S 48. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of White Plains a donation of an ice maker machine. ADOPTED 7-0 49. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks requesting authorization to accept a donation from the Westchester/Putnam Central Labor Body AFL/CIO of picnic tables. F/S 50. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of White Plains a donation of picnic tables. ADOPTED 7-0 51. Communication from the Acting Chairman of the Transportation Commission in requesting to amend the Traffic Ordinance. F/S 52. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a “One Hour Parking” Zone on the east side of Harwood Avenue, creating a “Three Hour Parking” Zone on Harwood Avenue, creating  a “Right Turn on Red Prohibition” from Hawley Street to Chatterton Parkway, modifying a “Loading Zone” on both sides of Mamaroneck Avenue, rescinding a “No Standing Any Time” Zone on the west side of Bloomingdale Road, and creating a “15 Minute Meter Parking” area on the west side of Bloomingdale Road. ADOPTED 7-0 53. Communication from the City Clerk requesting authorization to enter into a license agreement with Vitalchek. F/S 54. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into an agreement with LexisNexis Vitalchek Network Inc. to provide services that expedite the remote processing and requests for vital records. ADOPTED 7-0 RESOLUTIONS: 55. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to a no objection resolution to Westchester County Industrial Development Agency’s issuance of sales tax, mortgage recording tax and partial real property tax exemptions to develop 159 multifamily residential units, parking and amenities at 39 Westmoreland Avenue for the benefit of MCRT Investments, LLC. F/S 56. Resolution of no objection to Westchester County Industrial Development Agency’s issuance of sales tax, mortgage recording tax and partial real property tax exemptions to develop 159 multifamily residential units, parking and amenities at 39 Westmoreland Avenue for the benefit of MCRT Investments, LLC. ADOPTED 57. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to a request to approve the compensation for the Executive Director of the White Plains Housing Authority. F/S 58. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the compensation for the Executive Director of the White Plains Housing Authority. ADOPTED 59. Communication from the Environmental Officer regarding the proposed new water supply treatment facility at the Orchard Street Pump Station. F/S 60. Resolution of the Environmental Officer regarding the proposed new water supply treatment facility at the Orchard Street Pump Station. ADOPTED 61. Communication from the City Clerk F/S 62. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 63. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application by Citigroup Inc. for an amendment to an approved site plan to amend the facade design and amend a portion of the exterior signage for a project known  as “The Mitchell” located at 131 Mamaroneck Avenue and 9 Mitchell Place. ADOPTED 64. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of White Plains Hospital Center for an amendment to a special permit and site plan for the proposed construction of a parking lot. ADOPTED ITEMS 65-74 F/S 65. Communications from Design Review Board 66. Com missioner of Planning 67. W hite Plains Planning Board 68. Com missioner of Public Safety 69. Com missioner of Public Works 70. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 71. T ransportation Commission 72. Com missioner of Parking 73. W estchester County Planning 74. Env ironmental Officer 75. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 76. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of White Plains Hospital Center for an amendment to its site plan and special permit approval in order to construct an interim surface parking lot. ADOPTED 77. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Meryde Group of Hotels, LLC for an extension of the site plan and special permit approvals for a hotel project at 441 Central Avenue. F/S ITEMS 78-87 F/S 78. Communications from Design Review Board 79. Com missioner of Planning 80. W hite Plains Planning Board 81. Com missioner of Public Safety 82. Com missioner of Public Works 83. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 84. T ransportation Commission 85. Com missioner of Parking 86. W estchester County Planning 87. Env ironmental Officer 88. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 89. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending the site  plan and Special Permit approvals originally granted on May 3, 2021 for an additional one year expiring on May 3, 2024, to Meryde Group of Hotels, LLC, owner of the property known as 441 Central Avenue. ADOPTED 90. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application on behalf of HUSPP Bloomingdale Road LLC, the new owners of One Maple Avenue (aka “The Source”), for an amendment to the previous site plan approval and special permit approval associated with proposed signage changes/additions on the building and grounds of the premises. F/S ITEMS 91-100 F/S 91. Communications from Design Review Board 92. Com missioner of Planning 93. W hite Plains Planning Board 94. Com missioner of Public Safety 95. Com missioner of Public Works 96. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 97. T ransportation Commission 98. Com missioner of Parking 99. W estchester County Planning 100. Env ironmental Officer 101. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 102. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application for an amendment to an approved site plan for new signage and wayfinding submitted on behalf of HUSPP Bloomingdale Road LLC, Owner of the property known as “The Source” located at One Maple Avenue. ADOPTED ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 103. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of W.P. Mall Realty, LLC, Hamilton Green I Partners, LLC and S-WD/WP LLC, collectively known as the applicant for an amendment to the site plan approval associated with a proposed project 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 Plan- ning Board and the Environmental Officer. 104. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Living Word Church for an extension of an amended site plan approval associated with a proposed building addition at 1236 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 Plan- ning Board and the Environmental Officer. 105. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf 37 Dekalb Owner LLC. for a site plan and special permit approval extension associated with the redevelopment project at 37 Dekalb 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 Plan- ning Board and the Environmental Officer. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 106. Communication from the Budget Director transmitting the City’s Summary Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. F/S/A 107. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau transmitting the 2022 Annual Report. F/S/A