White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING April 7, 2025 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Jennifer Puja ROLL CALL: City Clerk 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 and the operating budget by amending Capital Project No.C5653 entitled “Fire Station #2 Roof and Wall Repairs.” F/S 2. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 3. Environmental Resolution ADOPTED 4. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund and the Operating Budget by establishing Capital Project No. C5653, entitled “Fire Station #2 Roof and Wall 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. C5663 entitled “Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY 25.” F/S 6. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 7. Environmental Resolution ADOPTED 8. Bond Ordinance dated April 7, 2025, authorizing the issuance of $2,525,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the reconstruction of  City streets. . 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. C5663 entitled “Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY 25.” . ADOPTED 7-0 10. 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.C5664 entitled ”Ebersole Ice Rink Cooling Tower.” F/S 11. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 12. Environmental Resolution ADOPTED 13. 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. C5664, entitled “Ebersole Ice Rink Cooling Tower.” ADOPTED 7-0 14. 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.C5665 entitled “Traffic Light Pole Replacement.” F/S 15. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 16. Environmental Resolution ADOPTED 17. Bond Ordinance dated April 7, 2025, authorizing the issuance of $474,000 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 of traffic signals and traffic signal systems. ADOPTED 7-0 18. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5665, entitled “Traffic Light Pole Replacement.” ADOPTED 7-0 19. Communication from the Mayor in relation to a memorandum of understanding with Sustainable Westchester, Inc. in relation to the City’s continued participation in a Community Choice (energy) Aggregation Program and to execute a 2025 Electric Service Agreement. F/S 20. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Sustainable Westchester, Inc. in relation to the City’s continued participation in a Community Choice (energy) Aggregation Program and to execute a 2025 Electric Service Agreement. ADOPTED 7-0 21. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the execution of an  agreement with Dichter Law LLC as special counsel. F/S 22. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement with Dichter Law LLC as special counsel. 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 Commissioner of Planning requesting authorization to execute an agreement with a financial consultant in connection with the review of an application submitted by Galleria City Holding Company LLC. F/S 26. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement with a financial consultant in connection with the review of an application submitted by Galleria City Holding Company LLC requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains to establish a new “Transit Development-2 (TD-2) District” for the property known as 100 Main Street, 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 professional financial review assistance to the departments and agencies of the City of White Plains. ADOPTED 7-0 27. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to authorizing street closures for various city events. F/S 28. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of portions of public streets for various events and celebrations in 2025. ADOPTED 7-0 29. Communication from the Commissioner of Finance requesting acceptance of the 2025-2026 Budget for the White Plains Downtown Business Improvement District and directing the preparation of an assessment roll based thereon. F/S 30. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains accepting the 2025-2026 Budget for the White Plains Downtown Business Improvement District and directing the preparation of an assessment roll based thereon. ADOPTED 7-0 31. Communication from the Commissioner of Finance requesting authorization to enter into a contract with Fifth Asset Inc. D/B/A DebtBook to provide debt account and management software. F/S 32. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the 3  Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Fifth Asset Inc. D/B/A DebtBook to provide debt account and management software. ADOPTED 7-0 33. Communication from the Commissioner of Finance requesting authorization to enter into a contract with SGRisk, LLC to provide self-insurance fund actuarial and consulting services. F/S 34. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract with SGRisk, LLC to provide self-insurance fund actuarial and consulting services. ADOPTED 7-0 35. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks to requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with Bensidoun USA, Inc. for the purpose of operating Farmers Market. F/S 36. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of a license agreement between the City and Bensidoun USA, Inc. for the purpose of operating a Farmers Market. ADOPTED 7-0 37. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into an agreement to conduct a Youth Police Initiative Program. F/S 38. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement with North American Family Institute, Inc. in connection with the Youth Bureau’s Youth Police Initiative Program. ADOPTED 7-0 39. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant from the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau Inc. for the Grandpas United Program. F/S 40. Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the City to receive a grant from Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau, Inc. for the Youth Bureau’s Grandpas United Program. ADOPTED 7-0 41. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a donation of various office furniture and equipment from the Ginsburg Development Companies. 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 various office furniture and equipment by Ginsburg Development Companies. ADOPTED 7-0 43. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter into a license agreement for use of certain space at The City Center for the Youth Bureau’s ComicFest. F/S 44. Ordinance authorizing the execution of a license agreement for use by the City of certain space at The City Center for the Youth Bureau’s ComicFest. ADOPTED 7-0 4 45. Communication from the Director of Personnel requesting an amendment to the White Plains 2024-2025 Table of Organization and Municipal Code Section 2-5-81. F/S 46. Ordinance amending the Table of Organization and Section 2-5-81 of the White Plains Municipal Code by reallocating, abolishing, and establishing certain position titles. ADOPTED 7-0 47. Communication from the Director of Personnel requesting authorization to enter into a contract with Westchester County to provide Employee Assistance Program Services for City employees. F/S 48. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Westchester County to provide Employee Assistance Program Services for City employees. ADOPTED 7-0 49. Communication from the Parking Commissioner requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with Leonardo US Cyber and Security Solutions LLC. F/S 50. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement with Leonardo US Cyber and Security Solutions, LLC pertaining to cloud hosting of data for the Department of Parking. ADOPTED 7-0 51. Communication from the Acting Chairman of the Transportation Commission requesting various amendments to the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains. F/S 52. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains to modify “No Parking Anytime” zone on North Lexington between Hamilton Avenue, and Water Street and to modify three “Parking Meter Zones” on Holland Avenue, North Lexington Avenue and South Broadway. ADOPTED 7-0 RESOLUTIONS: 53. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to Introductory Local Law No. 1 for 2025 and requesting that a Public Hearing be set regarding same for May 5, 2025. F/S 54. Introductory Local Law 1 for 2025 confirming the extension until December 31, 2027, in accordance with Chapter 245 of the Laws of 2024, of the imposition of a room occupancy tax originally authorized by Chapter 95 of the Laws of 2009, Section 1202-aa of the Tax Law, as established by Local Law No. 2 for 2009, and amended by Local Law No. 2 for 2012, Local Law No. 2 for 2015, Local Law No. 2 of 2018, Local Law No. 2 for 2021 and Local Law No. 2 for 2024 and codified in Chapter 2-4, Article III, Division 7 of the White Plains Municipal Code. OFFERED 55. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a Public Hearing for May 5, 2025 in relation to Introductory Local Law No. 1 for 5  2025, entitled “A Local Law confirming the extension until December 31, 2027, in accordance with Chapter 245 of the Laws of 2024, of the imposition of a Room Occupancy Tax originally authorized by Chapter 95 of the Laws of 2009, Section 1202-aa of the Tax Law, and established by Local Law No. 2 for 2009, and amended by Local Law No. 2 for 2012, Local Law No. 2 of 2015, Local Law No. 2 for 2018, Local Law No. 2 for 2021 and Local Law No. 2 for 2024 codified in Chapter 2-4, Article III, Division 7 of the White Plains Municipal Code.” ADOPTED 56. Communication from Councilman Frei-Pearson and Council President Presser proposing Introductory Local Law No. 2 for 2025 and requesting that a Public Hearing be set regarding same for May 5, 2025. F/S 57. Introductory Local Law 2 for 2025 OFFERED 58. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a Public Hearing for May 5, 2025 in relation to Local Law Introductory No. 2 for 2025, entitled “A Local Law Amending Title IX of the White Plains Municipal Code by adding Chapter 9-8 entitled, “Prohibition on Eviction Without Good Cause.” ADOPTED 59. Communication from the Budget Director in relation to setting a Public Hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budgets. F/S 60. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains in relation to setting a Public Hearing on May 5, 2025 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. ADOPTED 61. Communication from the Environmental Officer regarding the proposed site plan application for the proposed development of a Buddhist Temple at One Sycamore Lane on behalf of Dro Gah Sang Foundation Corp. F/S 62. Resolution of the Common Council designating itself as Lead Agency for the environmental review of the proposed development of a Buddhist Temple at One Sycamore Lane on behalf of Dro Gah Sang Foundation Corp. ADOPTED ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 63. Communication from the Mayor appointing members to the Judicial Review Committee. F/S 64. Communication from the White Plains Urban Renewal Agency declaring its intent to serve as lead agency to conduct a coordinated SEQRA environmental review for the development of a parking garage on East Post Road in the City of White Plains. F/S/A 6