White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING February 3, 2025 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Justin Brasch ROLL CALL: City Clerk APPOINTMENTS: 1. Appointment of Peter Wilcox to the Historic Preservation Commission. F/S PUBLIC HEARING: 2. Public Hearings in relation to (1) the petition submitted on behalf of Galleria City Holding Company LLC to amend the Zoning Ordinance to create a new “Transit Development-2 (TD-2) District” affecting real property known as 100 Main Street, White Plains, New York, and (2) in relation to a Draft Environmental Impact Statement prepared in connection with the above-referenced petition. (1) OPENED/ADJOURNED TO MAY 5, 2025 (2) OPENED/CLOSED FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 3. 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.C5643, entitled “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY25.” F/S 4. Bond Ordinance dated February 3, 2025, authorizing the issuance of an additional $1,550,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the additional costs of the acquisition of heavy-duty vehicles for maintenance and construction. ADOPTED 6-0 5. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the  Capital Projects Fund by amending Capital Project No.C5643, entitled “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY25.” ADOPTED 6-0 6. 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. C5657, entitled “Renovations to Fire Facilities FY25.” F/S 7. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 8. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 9. 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. C5657, entitled “Renovations to Fire Facilities FY25.” ADOPTED 6-0 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.C5659, entitled “Brookfield Commons Phase 3 Improvements.” F/S 11. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 12. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 13. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5659, entitled “Brookfield Commons Phase 3 Improvements” and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an inter-municipal developer agreement with the County of Westchester, WP Three Housing Development Fund Corporation and Trinity Brookfield Commons Phase Three Limited Partnership. ADOPTED 6-0 14. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting authorization to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5660, entitled “99 Church Street Improvements.” F/S 15. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 16. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 17. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5660, entitled “99 Church Street Improvements” and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an inter- municipal developer agreement with the County of Westchester, WB 99 Church Street LLC and 99 Church Street Housing Development Company, Inc. ADOPTED 6-0 18. 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. SW5658, entitled “Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer FY25.” F/S 19. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 20. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 21. Bond Ordinance dated February 3, 2025, authorizing the issuance of $1,212,000 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 Sanitary Sewer System. ADOPTED 6-0 22. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects fund by establishing Capital Project No. SW5658, entitled “Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer FY25.” ADOPTED 6-0 23. Communication from the Corporation Counsel requesting authorization to settle the litigation brought by Iffat N. Hasnain, as personal representative of the estate of Syed N. Hasnain, deceased against the City of White Plains et al. F/S 24. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of litigation brought by Iffat N. Hasnain, as personal representative of the estate of Syed N. Hasnain, deceased against the City of White Plains et al. ADOPTED 6-0 25. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the acquisition of 0 Ferris Avenue from the County of Westchester. F/S 26. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to acquire title to 0 Ferris Avenue from the County of Westchester. ADOPTED 6-0 27. Communication from the Corporation Counsel requesting authorization to commence litigation. F/S 28. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the commencement of litigation. ADOPTED 6-0 ITEMS 29-33 MAYOR RECUSAL 29. Communication from the Commissioner of Building referring a site plan application submitted by Dor Gah Sang for the development of One Sycamore Lane. F/S 30. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 31. Resolution of the White Plains Common Council declaring its intent to serve as 3  Lead Agency for the Environmental Review for site plan application regarding the proposed development for a Buddhist Temple at One Sycamore Lane on behalf of Dro Gah Sang Foundation Corp. ADOPTED 32. Communication from the Commissioner of Planning recommending the retention of a consultant to assist with the review of the site plan application submitted in relation to One Sycamore Lane. F/S 33. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement with a technical consultant in connection with the review of an application for site plan approval submitted by Dro Gah Sang Foundation Corp. concerning redevelopment of property located at One Sycamore Lane, White Plains, New York, and further authorizing the establishment of an escrow account and the execution of an associated escrow agreement for the payment of technical assistance to the Common Council and the departments and agencies of the City. ADOPTED 5-0 (MAYOR RECUSAL) 34. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to street closures and appropriate parking restrictions that will take place on March 8, 2025 for the White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade. F/S 35. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions on March 8, 2025 for a St. Patrick's Day Parade. ADOPTED 6-0 36. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to the proposed fee schedule to be effective March 1, 2025. F/S 37. 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, 2025. ADOPTED 6-0 38. Communication from the Commissioner of Finance in relation to an agreement with PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP (PKFOD). F/S 39. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to direct the Commissioner of Finance to enter into a new two (2) year agreement with PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP (PKFOD). ADOPTED 6-0 40. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $32,000 from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to participate in the Police Traffic Services Program. F/S 41. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a grant in the amount of $32,000 from the New York State 4  Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to participate in the Police Traffic Services Program. ADOPTED 6-0 42. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to participate in the Child Passenger Safety Program. F/S 43. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to participate in the Child Passenger Safety Program. ADOPTED 6-0 44. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $20,500 from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to participate in the Pedestrian Safety Initiative. F/S 45. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive a grant in the amount of $20,500 from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to participate in the Pedestrian Safety Initiative. ADOPTED 6-0 46. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to accept a $7,500 donation from the Fenway Charitable Foundation. F/S 47. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains to accept a grant from the Fenway Charitable Foundation for various community and public safety initiatives. ADOPTED 6-0 48. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to accept a $1,000 grant from the Fenway Charitable Foundation. F/S 49. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains to accept a grant from the Fenway Charitable Foundation for an emotional support dog. ADOPTED 6-0 50. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with Pace University to host the Youth Bureau’s Law Day 2025 event. F/S 51. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement with Pace University to allow the use of space at the Elizabeth Haub School of Law for the Youth Bureau. ADOPTED 6-0 52. Communication from the Personnel Officer requesting an amendment to the 2024- 2025 Table of Organization. F/S 53. Ordinance amending the 2024-2025 Table of Organization by adding and abolishing certain positions. ADOPTED 6-0 5 54. Communication from the Acting Chairman of the Transportation Commission requesting various amendments to the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains. F/S 55. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains to create a “Stop Intersection” on Lakeview Drive and Abbey Drive and Modify a “No Standing at Any Time” Zone on E.J. Conroy Drive. ADOPTED 6-0 REFERRALS: 56. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application requesting site plan approval associated with a proposed residential development project at the southwest corner of Court Street and Quarropas Street. F/S in full upon the minutes 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. 57. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application requesting an extension to the site plan approval associated with the proposed development project at 52 North Broadway. F/S in full upon the minutes 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. 58. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application requesting an extension to the site plan approval associated with the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center at 315-317 North Street. F/S in full upon the minutes 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. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 59. Communication from the Budget Director transmitting the Capital Improvement Program Status Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. F/S/A 60. Communication from the Commissioner of Finance transmitting the unaudited interim financial report for the six months ended December 31, 2024. F/S/A 6