White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING September 2, 2025 7:30 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Richard Payne ROLL CALL: City Clerk OATH OF OFFICE: Christopher Daniele as White Plains City Court Judge 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. ADJOURNED TO OCTOBER 6 2. Communication from the Commissioner of Planning regarding the adoption of environmental findings. F/S 3. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains adopting an environmental finding statement issued pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations, with regard to the petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance to create a new “Transit Development-2 (TD-2) District” for the property known as 100 Main Street, White Plains, New York and conceptual development plan approval of the project known as “District Galleria.” ADOPTED 4. Public Hearing in relation to an application for special permit and site plan approval submitted on behalf of a project located at 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue known as the “Sheffield.” OPENED/CLOSED FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 5. Communication from the Capital Projects Board in relation to amending the Operating Budget and the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No.C5674 entitled, “Ebersole Ice Rink Concession Stand Renovations.” F/S 6. Communication from the Environmental Officer F/S 7. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 8. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Operating Budget and Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. No.C5674 entitled, “Ebersole Ice Rink Concession Stand Renovations.” ADOPTED 6-0 9. Communication from the Mayor requesting authorization for a budget transfer to fund translation services. F/S 10. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains amending a department budget transfer for fiscal year 2025-2026. ADOPTED 6-0 11. Communication from the Mayor in relation to amending an Ordinance granting compensatory benefits to for certain City Officers and Employees who are members of the armed forces reserves. F/S 12. Ordinance amending an Ordinance granting compensatory benefits to City Officers and Employees who are members of the armed forces reserves and who are ordered to active military duty pursuant to Executive Order 13223 signed by the President of the United States on September 14, 2001, or other duty compelled by Federal or State Law related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 to extend the Ordinance another year. ADOPTED 6-0 13. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. F/S 14. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. ADOPTED 6-0 15. Communication from the Corporation Counsel requesting an amendment to Chapter 8-7 of Title VIII of the White Plains Municipal Code entitled “Traffic-Control Photo Violation Monitoring System.” F/S 16. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains amending Chapter 8-7 of Title VIII of the White Plains Municipal Code entitled “Traffic- Control Photo Violation Monitoring System.” ADOPTED 6-0 17. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting the closure of  certain portions of public streets for upcoming City celebrations. F/S 18. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of certain portions of public streets for upcoming City celebrations. ADOPTED 6-0 19. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to accept a grant from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for the child passenger safety program. F/S 20. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $3,000 from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee to participate in the child passenger safety program. ADOPTED 6-0 21. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to accept a grant from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee to participate in the pedestrian safety initiative. F/S 22. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $23,500 from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee to participate in the pedestrian safety initiative. ADOPTED 6-0 23. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to enter into an intermunicipal license agreement with the County of Westchester for participation in a mutual aid and rapid response plan. F/S 24. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an intermunicipal license agreement with the County of Westchester for participation in a mutual aid and rapid response plan. ADOPTED 6-0 25. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester for the City to participate in the Stop-DWI High Visibility Engagement Program. F/S 26. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester for the City to participate in the Stop-DWI High Visibility Engagement Program. ADOPTED 6- 0 27. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to accept grants from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for the Youth Bureau’s Grandpas United Program. F/S 3 28. 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. ADOPTED 6-0 29. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to accept grants from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for the Youth Bureau’s Grandpas United Fatherhood Initiative Program. F/S 30. 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 Fatherhood Initiative Program. ADOPTED 6-0 31. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant from the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau to cover expenses related to the JumpStart for Dads program. F/S 32. 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 JumpStart for Dads program. ADOPTED 6-0 33. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization for the Budget Director to increase the estimated revenue and appropriations for fiscal year 2025/26 Youth Development Fund in the amount of $25,991 for the 2025 Summer STEM Camp for middle school students. F/S 34. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains regarding the Youth Bureau’s 2025 Summer STEM Camp for middle school students. ADOPTED 6-0 35. Communication from the Director of Personnel requesting an amendment to Section 2-5-76 of the White Plains Municipal Code by reallocating a certain position title. F/S 36. Ordinance of the Common Council amending Section 2-5-76 of the White Plains Municipal Code by reallocating a certain position title. ADOPTED 6-0 37. Communication from the Chairman of the Transportation Commission requesting an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains. F/S 38. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains by modifying "No Parking", "Half Hour Meter Parking", and "Two Hour Parking" Zones on the West Side of Eastview Avenue and creating a "Right Turn on Red Prohibited" from Hawthorne Street to Orchard Street. ADOPTED 6-0 39. Communication from the City Transportation Engineer requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. D/B/A Verra Mobility. F/S 40. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. D/B/A Verra Mobility pertaining to the City’s red light camera photo monitoring program. ADOPTED 6-0 4 RESOLUTIONS: 41. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to Introductory Local Law Introductory No. 4 for 2025 and requesting that a Public Hearing be set regarding same for October 6, 2025. F/S (recusals: Mr. Frei-Pearson and Mr. Payne) 42. Local Law Introductory No. 4 for 2025. OFFERED (recusals: Mr. Frei- Pearson and Mr. Payne) 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. 43. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a Public Hearing for October 6, 2025 in relation to Local Law Introductory No. 4 for 2025, entitled “A Local Law authorizing the discontinuance of Brookfield Street and the sale of such lands associated therewith.” ADOPTED (recusals: Mr. Frei-Pearson and Mr. Payne) 44. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application seeking a special permit and site plan approval for the property located at 37 Dekalb Avenue. F/S 45. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a Public Hearing for October 6, 2025 in relation to an application submitted for site plan and special permit approval for property located at 37 Dekalb Avenue, White Plains, NY. ADOPTED 46. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted by NW Plains Venture LLC requesting a one year extension of site plan approval. F/S ITEMS 47-56 F/S 47. Communications from Design Review Board 48. Commissioner of Planning 49. White Plains Planning Board 50. Commissioner of Public Safety 51. Commissioner of Public Works 52. Deputy Commissioner of Parking 53. Transportation Commission 54. Commissioner of Parking 55. Westchester County Planning Board 5 56. Environmental Officer 57. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains granting a fourth one year extension of site plan approval to NW Plains LLC to construct a mixed-use transit-oriented development at Haarlem and Holland Avenues. ADOPTED ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 58. Communication from the Commissioner of Building in relation to an application seeking an extension of the site plan and special permit approvals for the property located at 70 Westchester 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. 6