White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING August 7, 2023 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Jennifer Puja ROLL CALL: City Clerk PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted on behalf FEDA Restaurant Corporation for a special permit to allow for a cabaret use at Colombian house located at 175 Main Street. 2. Communications from Commissioner of Building 3. Desig n Review Board 4. Commissioner of Planning 5. White Plains Planning Board 6. Commissioner of Public Safety 7. Commissioner of Public Works 8. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 9. Transportation Commission 10. Commissioner of Parking 11. W estchester County Planning 12. Environmental Officer 13. Environmental Findings Resolution 14. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Feda Restaurant Corp. for a special permit to operate an “accessory cabaret” at Colombian House located at 175 Main Street 15. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Casa Tacos Corporation seeking a special permit for outdoor dining for the property at 166A Mamaroneck Avenue 16. Communications from Commissioner of Building 17. Desig n Review Board 18. Commissioner of Planning 19. White Plains Planning Board 20. Commissioner of Public Safety 21. Commissioner of Public Works 22. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 23. Transportation Commission 24. Commissioner of Parking 25. W estchester County Planning 26. Environmental Officer 27. Environmental Findings Resolution 28. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains granting the application made on behalf of Casa Tacos Corp. for a special permit to allow outdoor dining at 166A Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, New York FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 29. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting authorization to direct the Budget Director to amend the Operating Budget and the Capital Projects Fund by amending Capital Project No. C5613 entitled “Renovations to Fire Facilities FY23." 30. Communication from the Environmental Officer 31. Environmental Findings Resolution 32. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Operating Budget and to amend the Capital Projects Fund by amending Capital Project No. C5613, entitled “Renovations to Fire Facilities FY23." 33. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting authorization to direct the Budget Director to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5622 entitled "City-Wide IT Infrastructure Replacements/Enhancements." 34. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Operating Budget and to amend the Capital Projects fund by establishing Capital P r o j e ct No . C5 6 2 2 , e n tit le d " C i t y- W i d e I T I n f r a s t r u c t u r e Replacements/Enhancements." 35. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting authorization to direct the Budget Director to amend the Operating Budget and the Capital Projects  Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5623 entitled “Renovations to City Facilities FY24." 36. Communication from the Environmental Officer 37. Environmental Findings Resolution 38. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Operating Budget and the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5623, entitled “Renovations to City Facilities FY24" 39. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting authorization to direct the Budget Director to amend the Operating Budget and to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5624. entitled “Renovations to Public Safety Building Training Room.” 40. Communication from the Environmental Officer 41. Environmental Findings Resolution 42. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Operating Budget and the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5624, entitled “Renovations to Public Safety Building Training Room.” 43. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting authorization to direct the Budget Director to amend the Operating Budget and the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5625 entitled “Battle Hill Park Pickleball Courts.” 44. Communication from the Environmental Officer 45. Environmental Findings Resolution 46. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Operating Budget and the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5625, entitled “Battle Hill Park Pickleball Courts.” 47. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting authorization to direct the Budget Director to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5626 entitled “Slater Center Playground Improvements.” 48. Communication from the Environmental Officer 49. Environmental Findings Resolution 50. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5626, entitled “Slater Center Playground Improvements.” 51. Bond Ordinance, dated August 7, 2023 authorizing the issuance of $454,000 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, construction and/or reconstruction of park and recreational areas. 52. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting authorization to direct the Budget Director to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5627 entitled “ Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY24.” 53. Communication from the Environmental Officer 54. Environmental Findings Resolution 55. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5627 entitled, “Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY24." 56. Bond Ordinance, dated August 7, 2023, authorizing the issuance of $909,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the construction or reconstruction of City-owned buildings. 57. Communication from the Mayor requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with New York Power Authority to install six electric vehicle charging stations at the Chester Maple Parking Lot. 58. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing an agreement with NYPA to install six EV Chargers at the Chester Maple Parking Lot. 59. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of the litigation of Kenneth Chamberlain, Jr. as the administrator of the Estate of Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr. vs The City of White Plains, et. al. 60. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of the litigation of Kenneth Chamberlain, Jr. as the administrator of the Estate of Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr. vs The City of White Plains, et. al. 61. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of the litigation of Schindler Elevator Corporation v. The City of White Plains, et. al. 62. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of the litigation of Schindler Elevator Corporation v. The City of White Plains, et. al. 63. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 64. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. 65. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with Alcara to maintain the programming and software for the automatic water meter reading system. 66. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to authorize an agreement with Aclara to provide programming and software for the automated water meter reading system. 67. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting the closure of streets for various September and October events. 68. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of certain portions of public streets for various September and October events. 69. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting authorization to enter into a three year agreement with NuEnergen LLC. 70. Ordinance amending an ordinance of the Common Council authorizing an agreement with NuEnergen LLC to manage the City's participation in Con Edison's Energy Demand Program and related programs. 71. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant in the amount of $8,700 grant from SUNY Purchase in connection with the Youth Bureau’s SUNY Purchase LPP Summer Medical Career Leaders Program. 72. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains to receive an additional $8,700 grant from SUNY Purchase in connection with the Youth Bureau’s SUNY Purchase LPP Summer Medical Career Leaders Program. 73. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into a contract with Pahwa LLC to provide consulting services. 74. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Youth Bureau to enter into a contract with Pahwa LLC to provide consulting services. 75. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant in the amount of $35,236 from the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene. 76. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a $35,236 grant from the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene for the Youth Bureau’s Teen Intervene Program. 77. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant in the amount of $60,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 78. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a $60,000 grant from SAMSHA to fund services to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth. 79. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks requesting authorization to enter into agreements with Westchester County for the City’s continued operation of programs to provide social and nutritional services to seniors for 2023 under Title IIIC-1 and the Nutrition Services Incentive Program of the Older Americans Act. 80. Ordinance authorizing the City to enter into agreements with the County of Westchester for the continued operation of programs by the City to provide social and nutritional services to seniors for 2023 under Title IIIC-1 and the Nutrition Services Incentive Program of the Older Americans Act. 81. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks requesting authorization to accept a grant from the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services for senior transportation. 82. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing an agreement with the County of Westchester to fund the City’s Senior Transportation Services. 83. Communication from the Director of Personnel requesting authorization to enter into a license agreement with the owners of 707/709 Westchester Avenue for use of its parking lots in connection with the City of White Plains Police Officer Examination. 84. Ordinance authorizing a revocable license agreement with 707/709 Westchester Avenue Owner SPE LLC for use of its parking lots in connection with the City of White Plains Police Officer Examination. 85. Communication from the Director of Personnel requesting authorization to amend the 2023-2024 Table of Organization. 86. Ordinance amending the 2023-2024 Table of Organization by adding and abolishing certain positions. 87. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Westchester, Inc. 88. Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Westchester, Inc. 89. Communication from the Acting Chairman of the Transportation Commission in requesting to amending the Traffic Ordinance. 90. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to adding a "Two Hour Parking Monday through Friday" Zone on Lynton Place and modifying a “One Hour Parking" Zone on both sides of Lynton Place and creating a "No Stopping Valet Drop Off Area" on the south side of Martine Avenue. 91. Communication from the Budget Director recommending the transfer of funds from the General Fund Reserve for Financing to the Self Insurance Fund and amending a department budget as part of the year end close of fiscal year 2022-2023. 92. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the transfer of funds from the General Fund Reserve for Financing to the Self Insurance Fund and amending a department budget as part of the year end close of fiscal year 2022-2023. RESOLUTIONS: 93. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to setting a Public Hearing for September 5, 2023 in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Pepe Auto Group for a special permit and site plan approval for a motor vehicle sales showroom. 94. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a Public Hearing for September 5, 2023 in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Pepe Auto Group for a special permit and site plan approval for a motor vehicle sales showroom. 95. Communication from the Commissioner of Building 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 site plan and special permit approval for Brookfield Commons Phase 3 located at 161 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY. 96. Communications from Design Review Board 97. Com missioner of Planning 98. W hite Plains Planning Board 99. Com missioner of Public Safety 100. Com missioner of Public Works 101. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 102. T ransportation Commission 103. Com missioner of Parking 104. W estchester County Planning 105. Env ironmental Officer 106. Environmental Findings Resolution 107. 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, the lessee and owner, respectively, of the portion (1.28 acres) of the property known as Brookfield Commons (9.6 acres) for site plan approval to construct a nine (9) and eleven (11) story multi-family residential building containing 174 units with amenities including 2,200 square feet of community space on the ground floor to be known as 161 South Lexington Avenue, and for special permit approval to increase the permitted building height. 108. 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. 109. Communications from Design Review Board 110. Com missioner of Planning 111. W hite Plains Planning Board 112. Com missioner of Public Safety 113. Com missioner of Public Works 114. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 115. T ransportation Commission 116. Com missioner of Parking 117. W estchester County Planning 118. Env ironmental Officer 119. Environmental Findings Resolution 120. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Hamilton Green I Partners, LLC, and S-WD/WP LLC for a third amendment to the site plan for a mixed-use project on property located at 200 Hamilton Avenue and known as Hamilton Green. 121. 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. 122. Communications from Design Review Board 123. Com missioner of Planning 124. W hite Plains Planning Board 125. Com missioner of Public Safety 126. Com missioner of Public Works 127. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 128. T ransportation Commission 129. Com missioner of Parking 130. W estchester County Planning 131. Env ironmental Officer 132. Environmental Findings Resolution 133. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending the amended site plan approval granted on August 3, 2020 for an additional one year expiring on August 3, 2024 to Living Word Christian Church, the owner or the property known as 1236 Mamaroneck Avenue (also known as Section 138.14, Block 11, Lot 4 on the Tax Assessment Maps of the City of White Plains). ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 134. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of 20 Haarlem, 27 Holland and 7-11 Holland Avenue for an extension of site plan approval. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 135. Reappointment of members to the White Plains Housing Authority Board. 136. Communication from the Budget Director transmitting the City's capital quarterly.