White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING August 5, 2024 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Justin Brasch ROLL CALL: City Clerk APPOINTMENT: A1 Appointment of Nikki L. Josephs, Ph.D. to the Library Board of Trustees. F/S FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 1. 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. C5650, entitled “Sanitation Building Repairs.” F/S 2. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 3. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 4. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5650, entitled “Sanitation Building Repairs.” ADOPTED 7-0 5. 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. C5651, entitled “Fire Station #2 Boiler Replacement.” F/S 6. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 7. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 8. Bond Ordinance dated August 5, 2024, 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 replacement and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) in a Class A Building. ADOPTED 7-0 9. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5651, entitled “Fire Station #2 Boiler Replacement.” ADOPTED 7-0 10. 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. W5652, entitled ““Replace/Reconstruct Various Water Lines FY 24.” F/S 11. Bond Ordinance dated August 5, 2024, authorizing the issuance of $6,969,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the improvements to the City’s water supply system. ADOPTED 7-0 12. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing No.W5652, entitled ““Replace/Reconstruct Various Water Lines FY 24.” ADOPTED 7-0 13. 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. C5653, entitled “Fire Station 2 Roof and Wall Repairs.” F/S 14. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 15. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 16. 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 Project No. C5653, entitled “Fire Station 2 Roof and Wall Repairs.” ADOPTED 7-0 17. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. F/S 18. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. ADOPTED 7-0 19. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting authorization to direct the Budget Director to amend the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget in order to purchase electric landscaping equipment. F/S 20. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget in order to purchase electric landscaping equipment. ADOPTED 7-0 21. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting to amend an ordinance authorizing the closure of certain portions of public streets for various events. F/S 22. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains amending an ordinance authorizing the closure of certain portions of public streets for various events. ADOPTED 7-0 23. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for access to criminal history data and records. F/S 24. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for access to criminal history data and records. ADOPTED 7-0 25. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Police and the County of Westchester Department of Public Safety for access to the Traffic and Criminal Software System. F/S 26. Ordinance of Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement with the New York State Police and the County of Westchester for access to the Traffic and Criminal Software System Traffic. ADOPTED 7-0 27. Communication from the Deputy Commissioner of Planning requesting authorization to receive a grant from the United States Department of Energy’s Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program. F/S 28. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 29. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 30. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a grant from the United States Department of Energy’s Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program. ADOPTED 7-0 31. Communication from the Budget Director requesting authorization to transfer funds and amend the Youth Bureau Budget as part of the year end close of fiscal year 2023- 2024. F/S 32. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to transfer funds and amend the Youth Bureau Budget as part of the year end close of fiscal year 2023-2024. ADOPTED 7-0 33. Communication from the Personnel Officer requesting to amend the Table of Organization and sections of the Municipal Code relating to the Compensation and Leave Plan. F/S 34. Ordinance amending the Table of Organization and Sections 2-5-81 and 2-5-77 of the White Plains Municipal Code by deleting and adding certain position titles. ADOPTED 7-0 35. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant from the United States Conference of Mayors and Comcast to support programming for the White Plains Youth Bureau. F/S 36. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a grant from the United States Conference of Mayors and Comcast to support programming for the White Plains Youth Bureau. ADOPTED 7-0 37. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant from the County of Westchester to fund the Summer Youth Employment Services. F/S 38. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to receive a grant from the County of Westchester to fund the Summer Youth Employment Services. . ADOPTED 7-0 39. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization of an amendment of an ordinance adopted on February 5, 2024 pertaining to a grant for the Youth Bureau’s sports program. F/S 40. Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the amendment of an ordinance adopted on February 5, 2024 pertaining to a grant for the Youth Bureau’s sports program. ADOPTED 7-0 41. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks requesting authorization to accept the donation of a park bench to be placed at Druss Park. F/S 42. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City the donation of a park bench with an engraved plaque recognizing Judith Karam. ADOPTED 7-0 43. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with Westchester County for use of the Westchester County Center. F/S 44. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement with the County of Westchester for the use of the Westchester County Center. . ADOPTED 7-0 45. Communication from the Acting Chairman of the Transportation Commission in relation to amending the Traffic Ordinance, by modifying a “One Hour Parking” zone on Doyer Avenue between Longview and Greenridge Avenues and to create a “No Parking 10:00-11:00 AM Monday through Friday” location on Doyer Avenue. F/S 46. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a “One Hour Parking” zone on Doyer Avenue between Longview  and Greenridge Avenues and to create a “No Parking 10:00-11:00 AM Monday through Friday” location on Doyer Avenue. ADOPTED 7-0 RESOLUTIONS: 47. Communication from the Corporation Counsel regarding a request to amend the White Plains Municipal Code to modify provisions relating to permanent residency for purposes of the City of White Plains Room Occupancy Tax. F/S 48. Introductory Local Law No. 2 of 2024 amending the White Plains Municipal Code to modify provisions relating to permanent residency for purposes of the City of White Plains Room Occupancy Tax. 49. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains noticing a Public Hearing for September 3, 2024 in relation to the adoption of Local Law amending the White Plains Municipal Code to modify provisions relating to permanent residency for purposes of the City of White Plains Room Occupancy Tax. ADOPTED 50. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of The White Plains Housing Authority (“WPHA”) and Trinity Financial, Inc. (“Trinity”) collectively known as the “Applicant” for and extension of the site plan and special permit approvals associated with the project at 161 South Lexington Ave (also know as Brookfield Commons Phase 3). F/S (Frei-Pearson and Payne recusal) ITEMS 51-60 F/S 51. Communications from Design Review Board 52. Commissioner of Planning 53. White Plains Planning Board 54. Commissioner of Public Safety 55. Commissioner of Public Works 56. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 57. Transportation Commission 58. Commissioner of Parking 59. Westchester County Planning 60. Environmental Officer 61. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 62. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending the  site plan and special permit approvals originally granted on August 7, 2023 for an additional one year expiring on August 7, 2025 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. ADOPTED 63. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of White Plains Hospital Center for amended site plan and special permit approval for the redevelopment of property known as the White Plains Hospital Center located along Davis Avenue; and amending the Hospital. Master Plan. F/S ITEMS 64-73 F/S 64. Communications from Design Review Board 65. Commissioner of Planning 66. White Plains Planning Board 67. Commissioner of Public Safety 68. Commissioner of Public Works 69. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 70. Transportation Commission 71. Commissioner of Parking 72. Westchester County Planning 73. Environmental Officer 74. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 75. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of White Plains Hospital Center for an amendment to a previously approved special permit and site plan amendment for a hospital modernization plan, granted by the Common Council on September 8, 2009, and amended November 4, 2013 and August 6, 2018, to allow (A) demolition of an existing building and construction of a 475,000 square foot, 170-foot tall, ten-story hospital office building along the western edge of the property at Davis Avenue; (B) waiving certain requirements under Sections 6.7.5.7 and 8.7.3 of the Zoning Ordinance; and (C) an amendment of the Master Plan of the Hospital, ADOPTED 76. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of 250 Mamaroneck Avenue for an amendment to an approved site plan. F/S ITEMS 77-86 F/S 77. Communications from Design Review Board 78. Commissioner of Planning 79. White Plains Planning Board 80. Commissioner of Public Safety 81. Commissioner of Public Works 82. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 83. Transportation Commission 84. Commissioner of Parking 85. Westchester County Planning 86. Environmental Officer 87. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 88. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains amending the site plan approval granted to Southern Land Company LLC for a mixed-use development at property known as 250 Mamaroneck Avenue by allowing an increase in retail space and reallocation of apartment unit mix. ADOPTED 89. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted by Saber-North White Plains, LLC for an amendment to an approved site plan and special permit for property located at 70 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, N.Y. F/S 90. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a Public Hearing for September 3, 2024 in relation to an application submitted by Saber-North White Plains, LLC for an amendment to a special permit for property located at 70 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, N.Y. ADOPTED 91. Communication from the Commissioner of Planning referring a site plan to the Common Council for their consideration regarding reclaiming jurisdiction of a site plan application for the construction of a parking lot at 290 Ferris Avenue, White Plains, NY pursuant to Section 7.2.5 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains. F/S (Martin recusal) 92. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains reclaiming jurisdiction of a site plan application for the construction of a parking lot at 290 Ferris Avenue, White Plains, NY pursuant to Section 7.2.5 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains. ADOPTED