White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING May 5, 2025 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Richard Payne ROLL CALL: City Clerk PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Public Hearing in relation to 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. (To Be Adjourned) 2. Public Hearing in relation to the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. OPENED/CLOSED 3. Public Hearing in relation to Introductory Local Law No. 1 for 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.” OPENED/CLOSED 4. Local Law No. 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. (ADOPTED 7-0) 5. Public Hearing in relation to Introductory Local Law 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.” OPENED/CLOSED 6. Local Law No. 2 of 2025 amending Title IX of the White Plains Municipal Code by adding Chapter 9-8 entitled "Prohibition on Eviction Without Good Cause.” (AMENDED 5-2 Frei Pearson and Puja voted NO) FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 7. 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.C5666, entitled “Mamaroneck Avenue Signalization III.” F/S 8. 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. C5666, entitled “Mamaroneck Avenue Signalization III.” ADOPTED 7-0 9. Communication from the Mayor requesting authorization to execute an amendment to a grant agreement with the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority and terminating Capital Project No. C5628. F/S 10. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an amendment to a grant agreement with the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority and terminating Capital Project No. C5628. ADOPTED 7-0 10A. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting an amendment to the White Plains Municipal Code by adding Section 7-3-20 entitled, “Property Owners’ Duty to Maintain Adjoining Sidewalks and Curbs.” F/S 10B. Ordinance amending the White Plains Municipal Code by adding Section 7-3- 20 entitled, “Property Owners’ Duty to Maintain Adjoining Sidewalks and Curbs.” ADOPTED 7-0 11. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with the Cat Protection Council of Westchester. F/S 12. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Cat Protection Council of Westchester. ADOPTED 7-0 13. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks requesting authorization to file an application and enter into agreements with the White Plains  City School District in connection with the City of White Plains Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Display. F/S 14. Ordinance authorizing the filing of an application and entering into agreements with the White Plains City School District in connection with the City of White Plains Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Display. ADOPTED 7-0 15. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks requesting an amendment to the schedule of user fees for the Department of Recreation and Parks. F/S 16. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains amending the schedule of user fees for the Department of Recreation and Parks. ADOPTED 7-0 17. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks requesting authorization to sign an agreement with the County of Westchester for the use of the Westchester County Center. F/S 18. 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 19. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks requesting authorization to sign an agreement with the County to license County facilities. F/S 20. 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 certain County facilities. ADOPTED 7-0 21. Communication from the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with ArtsWestchester to provide the Artsmobile for the Department of Recreation and Parks Neighborhood Nights Program. F/S 22. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement with ArtsWestchester to provide the Artsmobile for the Department of Recreation and Parks Neighborhood Nights Program. ADOPTED 7-0 23. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to accept a grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. F/S 3 24. 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 Grandpas United Program Fatherhood Initiative Pilot Program. ADOPTED 7-0 25. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to accept a grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. F/S 26. 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 Grandpa’s United Program. ADOPTED 7-0 27. Communication from the Personnel Officer requesting an amendment of the White Plains Municipal Code and the Table of Organization by reallocating, abolishing and establishing certain position titles. F/S 28. Ordinance amending Section 2-5-81 of the White Plains Municipal Code and the Table of Organization by reallocating, abolishing and establishing certain position titles. ADOPTED 7-0 29. Communication from the Acting Chairman of the Transportation Commission requesting various amendments to the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains. F/S 30. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to adding a “right lane must turn right” zone on Barker Avenue and Cottage Place, deleting a “no standing at any time” zone at Ferris Avenue and Richards Street and amending a “no stopping at any time zone” at Ferris Avenue between Park Avenue and Richards Street. ADOPTED 7-0 RESOLUTIONS: 31. Communication from the Mayor requesting to reschedule the June 2, 2025 regularly stated meeting of the Common Council to Tuesday, June 10, 2025. F/S 32. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains rescheduling the June 2, 2025 regularly stated meeting to Tuesday, June 10, 2025. ADOPTED 33. Communication from the Corporation Counsel regarding the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency’s issuance of sales tax and tax exemptions to construct two buildings containing 203 residential units, approximately 6,406 square feet of retail space and approximately 3,212 square feet of office space along with 274 parking spaces at 70 Westchester Avenue for the benefit of Saber-North White Plains, LLC. TABLED 4 34. Resolution of no objection to Westchester County Industrial Development Agency’s issuance of sales tax and tax exemptions to construct two buildings containing 203 residential units, approximately 6,406 square feet of retail space and approximately 3,212 square feet of office space along with 274 parking spaces at 70 Westchester Avenue for the benefit of Saber-North White Plains, LLC. TABLED 35. Communication from the Commissioner of Planning in relation to an application submitted by Maple and Broadway Holdings, LLC, for a site plan approval extension for the property known as 60 South Broadway. F/S ITEMS 36-46 F/S 36. Communications from Commissioner of Building 37. Design Review Board 38. White Plains Planning Board 39. Commissioner of Public Safety 40. Commissioner of Public Works 41. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 42. Transportation Commission 43. Commissioner of Parking 44. Environmental Officer 45. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 46. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending the site plan approval originally granted on March 4, 2019 for an additional period expiring on March 4, 2026 to Quarterra F/K/A LMC/Lennar Multifamily owner Communities, LLC acting through Maple and Broadway Holdings, LLC, the owner of the premises located at 60 South Broadway, to construct two 28 story apartment buildings containing a total of 814 Dwelling Units, 28,014 square feet of retail space and a below grade parking garage containing 907 parking spaces. ADOPTED 47. Communication from the Environmental Officer requesting that the Common Council declare intent to serve as lead agency for the environmental review of a site plan application regarding the proposed development of a residential project at Court Street and Quarropas Street. F/S 48. Resolution of the White Plains Common Council declaring its intent to serve as lead agency for the environmental review of a site plan application regarding the proposed development of a residential project at Court Street and Quarropas Street. ADOPTED (MARTIN RECUSAL) 5 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 49. Communication from the Commissioner of Finance transmitting the unaudited interim financial report for the nine months ended March 31, 2025. F/S/A 50. Communication from the Budget Director transmitting the Capital Improvement Program Status Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. F/S/A 51. Communication from the Mayor appointing a member of the Sustainable White Plains Committee. F/S 6