White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING July 7, 2025 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Jeremiah Frei Pearson ROLL CALL: City Clerk APPOINTMENTS: 1. Communication from the Mayor in relation to the Office of City Court Judge. F/S PUBLIC HEARING: 2. Public Hearing in relation to Introductory Local Law No. 3 for 2025 amending the White Plains Municipal Code and the White Plains Zoning Ordinance to create and modify regulations regarding State Environmental Quality Review and Review of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and establishing and modifying fees in connection therewith. OPENED/CLOSED LOCAL LAW: 3. Communication from the Westchester County Planning Board. F/S 4. Local Law No. 3 for 2025 amending the White Plains Municipal Code and the White Plains Zoning Ordinance to create and modify regulations regarding State Environmental Quality Review and Review of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and establishing and modifying fees in connection therewith ADOPTED 6-0 FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 5. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting that the Budget Director amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5667, entitled “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY26,”  and establishing Capital Project No. SW5668 entitled “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY26.” F/S 6. Bond Ordinance dated July 7, 2025, authorizing the issuance of $4,317,000 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 heavy-duty vehicles for maintenance and construction. ADOPTED 6-0 7. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5667, entitled “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY26”; and establishing Capital Project No. SW5668 entitled “Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY26.” ADOPTED 6-0 8. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5669, entitled “Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY 26.” F/S 9. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 10. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 11. Bond Ordinance dated July 7, 2025, authorizing the issuance of $1,010,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the construction or reconstruction of city-owned buildings. ADOPTED 6-0 12. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects fund by establishing Project No C5669, entitled “Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY 26.” ADOPTED 6-0 13. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting to amend the operating budget and the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5670, entitled “Gillie Park Recreation Room Improvements.” 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 the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No C5670, entitled “Gillie Park Recreation Room Improvements.” ADOPTED 6-0 17. Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting to amend the operating budget and the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5671, entitled “Renovations to Fire Facilities FY26.” F/S 18. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 19. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 20. 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. C5671 , entitled “Renovations to Fire Facilities FY26.” ADOPTED 6-0 21. Communication from the Commissioner of Finance in relation to amending Capital Project No. C5649 entitled “Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY25.” F/S 22. Bond Ordinance dated June 10, 2025 authorizing the issuance of $2,840,000 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 construction or reconstruction of city-owned buildings. ADOPTED 6-0 23. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to approving the employment of appraisers in connection with the defense of tax review and small claims assessment review proceedings for fiscal year 2025-2026. F/S 24. Ordinance approving employment of appraisers in connection with the defense of tax review and small claims assessment review proceedings for fiscal year 2025-2026. ADOPTED 6-0 25. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to a request to renew and extend the annual contract with Thomas H. Slater Center, Inc. for the operation of the Thomas H. Slater Center. F/S 26. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew and extend the annual contract with Thomas H. Slater Center, Inc. for the operation of the Thomas H. Slater Center. ADOPTED 6-0 27. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to a request to retain labor counsel from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. F/S 28. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Corporation Counsel to retain labor counsel from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. ADOPTED 6-0 29. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. F/S 30. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. ADOPTED 6-0 31. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to a request to enter into an agreement to subordinate the PILOT mortgage among the County of Westchester Industrial Development Authority, GS White Plains Owner, LLC and the City as mortgagee with respect to a pathway easement to be granted by GS White Plains  Owner, LLC to Gateway I Group, Inc. On their property at 25 North Lexington Avenue. F/S 32. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an agreement to subordinate the PILOT mortgage among the County of Westchester Industrial Development Authority, GS White Plains Owner, LLC and the City as mortgagee with respect to a pathway easement to be granted by GS White Plains Owner, LLC to Gateway I Group, Inc. on their property at 25 North Lexington Avenue. ADOPTED 6-0 33. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a request to enter into an amendment to a revocable license agreement with the Gedney Association to permit an encroachment in the City right-of-way in connection with a sign and planting bed for a “Gedney Farms” Sign. F/S 34. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into an amendment to a revocable license agreement with the Gedney Association to permit an encroachment in the City right-of-way in connection with a sign and planting bed for a “Gedney Farms” Sign. ADOPTED 6-0 35. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to an agreement with NuEnergen LLC to install real-time meters at four city-owned facilities. F/S 36. Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing an agreement with NuEnergen LLC to install real-time meters at four city-owned facilities. ADOPTED 6-0 37. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting the closure of a portion of a public street for a special event. F/S 38. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of a portion of a public street for Jamaican Independence and Emancipation Celebration. ADOPTED 6-0 39. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a license agreement with Nippon Daido, USA, Inc. to utilize certain real property owned by the City. F/S 40. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a license agreement with Nippon Daido, USA, Inc. to utilize certain real property owned by the City. ADOPTED 6-0 41. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to an agreement with the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Westchester Inc. to provide shelter services for dogs and cats. F/S 42. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing an agreement with the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Westchester  Inc. to provide shelter services for dogs and cats. ADOPTED 6-0 43. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to accept a $90,000 grant from the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau. F/S 44. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to receive grants from the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau to support various programs. ADOPTED 6-0 45. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to accept a grant from the New York-Presbyterian Hospital to support the Youth Bureau’s Jumpstart Program. F/S 46. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains to receive a grant from New York-Presbyterian Hospital for the Youth Bureau’s Jumpstart for Dads Program ADOPTED 6-0. 47. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to accept a $16,667 grant from the County of Westchester to fund Summer Youth Employment Services. F/S 48. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains to receive a grant from the County of Westchester to fund Summer Youth Employment Services. ADOPTED 6-0 49. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to accept a $61,550 grant from the County of Westchester to fund Summer Youth Employment Services. F/S 50. Ordinance authorizing the City of White Plains to receive a grant from the County of Westchester to fund Summer Youth Employment Services. ADOPTED 6-0 51. Communication from the Acting Chairman of the Transportation Commission requesting an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains. F/S 52. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to adding a flashing of intersection traffic control signals - under computer control at Bryant Avenue and Lincoln Ave. the traffic control signals shall be placed in a flashing mode as follows: Monday through Saturday 1:30A.M. to 5:00 A.M., and Sundays 2:30 A.M. to 6:30 A.M. ADOPTED 6-0 53. Communication from the Senior Advisor to the Mayor in relation to a request to amend an agreement with Millennium Strategies LLC for grant consulting services. F/S 54. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an amendment to an agreement with Millennium Strategies LLC for grant consulting services. ADOPTED 6-0 RESOLUTIONS: 55. Communication from the Environmental Officer recommending that the Final Environmental Impact Statement dated June 27, 2025, regarding the petition submitted on behalf of 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. F/S 56. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 57. Communication from the Executive Director of the White Plains Urban Renewal Agency requesting that a Public Hearing be scheduled to consider an application for designation as an eligible sponsor for the development of urban renewal property and the transfer of certain real property of the White Plains Urban Renewal Agency. F/S 58. Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing for August 4, 2025 to consider the application of East Post Road LLC to be designated as an eligible sponsor pursuant to the New York General Municipal Law for the development of property of the White Plains Urban Renewal Agency on East Post Road, White Plains, New York and the proposed sale of such property to East Post Road LLC. ADOPTED ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 59. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application requesting an extension of the site plan and special permit approvals submitted on behalf of Brookfield Commons. 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. 60. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application for an extension of a site plan and special permit approval for the construction of a mixed- use building at 146 Westmoreland Avenue. 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: 61. Communication from the Budget Director transmitting the adopted budget. F/S/A 62. Presentation on a proposed Multigenerational Center.