White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING February 5, 2024 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Victoria Presser ROLL CALL: City Clerk APPOINTMENTS: 1. Appointment of members to A. The Mayor’s Youth Board. F/S B. The Library Board. F/S 2. Appointment of Chairman to the Sustainability Committee. F/S PUBLIC HEARING: 3. Public Hearing in relation to the One White Plains Comprehensive Plan. OPEN/ADJOURNED TO MARCH 4 4. Public Hearing in relation to the proposed discontinuance of a portion of Davis Avenue between Maple Avenue and East Post Road pursuant to Section 152 of the White Plains Charter and Section 29 of the General City Law. OPEN/CLOSED PAYNE RECUSED HIMSELF FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 5. 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. C5623, entitled “Renovations to City Facilities FY24.” F/S 6. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 7. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 8. 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. C5623, entitled “Renovations to City Facilities FY24.” ADOPTED 7-0 9. 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.C5635, entitled “Library LED Lighting Improvements.” F/S 10. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 11. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 12. 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.C5635, entitled “Library LED Lighting Improvements.” ADOPTED 7-0 13. 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. C5636, entitled “Transcenter Fire System Upgrade.” F/S 14. Bond Ordinance, dated February 5, 2024 authorizing the issuance of $353,500 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the purchase or installation of a fire alarm system. ADOPTED 7-0 15. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5636, entitled “Transcenter Fire System Upgrade.” ADOPTED 7-0 16. 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. C5637, entitled “Municipal Parking Structure Study.” F/S 17. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 18. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 19. 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 C5637, entitled “Municipal Parking Structure Study.” ADOPTED 7-0 20. 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.C5638, entitled “Downtown Planters.” F/S 21. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 22. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 23. 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. C5638, entitled “Downtown Planters.” ADOPTED 7-0 24. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to a petition for a Zoning Map Amendment to expand the O-R District to include parcels known as 1 East Post Road, 11 East Post Road and 196 Maple Avenue/217 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY, to eliminate the special building setback on the easterly side of South Lexington Avenue between Maple Avenue and East Post Road, and to expand the Central Parking Area. F/S ITEMS 25-33 F/S 25. Communications from Commissioner of Planning 26. White Plains Planning Board 27. Commissioner of Public Safety 28. Commissioner of Public Works 29. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 30. Transportation Commission 31. Commissioner of Parking 32. W estchester County Planning 33. Environmental Officer 34. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 35. Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of White Plains to expand the O-R District to include parcels known as 1 East Post Road, 11 East Post Road and 196 Maple Avenue/217 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY, to eliminate the special building setback on the easterly side of South Lexington Avenue between Maple Avenue and East Post Road, and to expand the Central Parking Area. ADOPTED 6-0 Payne recused himself 36. Communication from the Mayor requesting to extend an Ordinance granting compensatory benefits 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 for another year. F/S 37. Ordinance amending an Ordinance granting compensatory benefits 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 by extending the Ordinance another year. ADOPTED 7-0 38. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to ratifying the 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 retaining the services of the law firm of Dichter Law LLC to assist the City of White Plains in such matters. F/S 39. Ordinance ratifying 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 retaining the services of the law firm of Dichter Law LLC to assist the City of White Plains in such matters. ADOPTED 7-0 40. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. F/S 41. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. ADOPTED 7-0 42. Communication from the Corporation Counsel requesting authorization to execute an estoppel agreement for the contract of sale for private redevelopment among the City of White Plains, the White Plains Urban Renewal Agency, and the WP North Tower LLC and White Plains South Tower LLC, as the successors to LCOR 55 Bank Street LLC with respect to 55 and 57 Bank Street, as am ended. F/S 43. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute an estoppel agreement for the contract of sale of land for private redevelopment among the City of White Plains, the White Plains Urban Renewal Agency, and the WP North Tower LLC and White Plains South Tower LLC, as the successors to LCOR 55 Bank Street LLC with respect to 55 and 57 Bank Street, as amended. ADOPTED 7-0 44. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to street closures and appropriate parking restrictions that will take place on March 9, 2024 for the White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade. F/S 45. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions on March 9, 2024 for a St. Patrick's Day Parade. ADOPTED 6-0 MARTIN RECUSED 46. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to the proposed fee schedule to be effective March 1, 2024. F/S 47. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains establishing and approving a schedule of user fees for the Department of Recreation and Parks effective March 1, 2024. ADOPTED 7-0 48. Communication from the City Clerk in relation to an application submitted on behalf of T/I/C 290 Ferris Avenue and MIB 1031 LLC for a zoning map amendment to change the zoning classification of 290 Ferris Avenue (Section 125.34, Block 1, Lot 2), at the southwest corner of Ferris Avenue and Cemetery Road, from the existing R2-4 District to the adjacent LI District. F/S 49. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 50. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 51. Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of White Plains to expand the LI Zoning District to include a parcel known as 290 Ferris Avenue, White Plains, NY. ADOPTED 6-0 MARTIN RECUSED HIMSELF 52. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to requesting authorization to enter into a contract with Pahwa LLC to provide consulting services. F/S 53. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to enter into a contract with Pahwa LLC to provide consulting services. ADOPTED 7-0 54. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to requesting authorization to receive a grant from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports for the Youth Bureau’s Project Hope Program. F/S 55. Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the City to receive a grant from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports for the Youth Bureau’s Project Hope Program. ADOPTED 7-0 56. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for the Youth Bureau’s Sports Program. F/S 57. Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the City to receive a grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for the Youth Bureau’s Sports Program. ADOPTED 7-0 58. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant from the County of Westchester to fund youth employment services. F/S 59. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains to receive a grant from the County of Westchester to fund youth employment services. ADOPTED 7-0 60. Communication from the Commissioner of Parking requesting authorization to execute an agreement with Integrated Technical Systems, Inc., pertaining to hardware and software warranties for 156 multi-space meters. F/S 61. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute an agreement with Integrated Technical Systems, Inc., pertaining to hardware and software warranties for 156 multi- space meters. ADOPTED 7-0 62. Communication from the Deputy Commissioner/City Transportation Engineer requesting an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains to reduce the speed limit throughout the City of White Plains from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour except for the roads specifically designated in Section 302(3). F/S 63. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains to reduce the speed limit throughout the City of White Plains from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour except for the roads specifically designated in Section 302(3). ADOPTED 7-0 64. Communication from the Acting Chairman of the Transportation Commission requesting the amendment of five sections of the Traffic Ordinance relating to Left Lane Turns, Stop Intersections, and No Parking and No Parking Anytime Zones. F/S 65. Ordinance amending five sections of the Traffic Ordinance relating to Left Lane Turns, Stop Intersections, and No Parking and No Parking Anytime Zones. ADOPTED 7-0 RESOLUTIONS: 66. Communication from the Mayor requesting authorization to certify a home rule request seeking enactment of state legislation providing a period of probable usefulness for a leasehold interest in the major portion of the parking garage building located at 237 Martine Avenue in the City of White Plains (Senate Bill No. S.7530 and Assembly Bill No. A.7715). F/S 67. Resolution authorizing the certification of a home rule request seeking enactment of state legislation providing a period of probable usefulness for a leasehold interest in the major portion of the parking garage building located at 237 Martine Avenue in the City of White Plains (Senate Bill No. S.7530 and Assembly Bill No. A.7715). ADOPTED 68. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf 52 North Broadway. F/S ITEMS 69-78 F/S 69. Communications from Design Review Board 70. S Commissioner of Planning 71. White Plains Planning Board 72. Commissioner of Public Safety 73. Commissioner of Public Works 74. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 75. Transportation Commission 76. Commissioner of Parking 77. W estchester County Planning 78. S Environmental Officer 79. S Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 80. S Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of WP Development NB LLC for site plan approval for a residential development on property known as 52 North Broadway. ADOPTED 81. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center for amended site plan approval at 315-317 North Street, W hite Plains, NY. F/S ITEMS 82-91 F/S 82. Communications from Design Review Board 83. Commissioner of Planning 84. White Plains Planning Board 85. Commissioner of Public Safety 86. Commissioner of Public Works 87. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 88. Transportation Commission 89. Commissioner of Parking 90. W estchester County Planning 91. Environmental Officer 92. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 93. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center (d/b/a Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center), as authorized by the owner of the property, North Street Community LLC, of a 4.35 acre parcel of an existing 10.35 acre parcel known as 315-317 North Street, (also known as Section 131.06, Block1, Lot 1.141) for site plan approval to construct a new five-story building for a 96 bed healthcare facility, including support services and associated parking. ADOPTED 94. Communication from the Environmental Officer requesting that the Common Council designate itself as lead agency for the environmental review of the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to establish a new zoning district entitled “Transit Development-2 (TD-2P District” and amend the zoning map of the City of White Plains to reclassify Section 125.75, Block 4, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 f rom the B-6 Enclosed Mall District to the newly established TD-2 District. F/S 95. Communication from the Westchester County Planning Board F/S 96. Resolution of the White Plains Common Council designating itself as lead agency for the environmental review of the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to establish a new zoning district entitled “Transit Development-2 (TD-2P District” and amend the zoning map of the City of White Plains to reclassify Section 125.75, Block 4, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 f rom the B-6 Enclosed Mall District to the newly established TD-2 District. ADOPTED ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 97. Communication from the Budget Director transmitting the Capital Improvement Program Status Report for the Quarter ended December 31, 2023. F/S/A 98. Communication from the Commissioner of Finance transmitting the unaudited interim financial report for the six months ended December 31, 2023. F/S/A