March 7, 2022 Regular Stated Meeting of the Common Council
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Oath of Office - OATH OF OFFICE:
Hon. Thomas Roach
Hon. Justin Brasch
Hon. John Martin
Hon. Richard Payne
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Hon. Thomas Roach
Hon. Justin Brasch
Hon. John Martin
Hon. Richard Payne
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Recognition - Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center
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Roll Call - ROLL CALL: City Clerk
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Consent Agenda - APPOINTMENTS:
1. Reappointments of Hope Furth and Paul Schwartz to the Library Board of
Trustees.
FIRST READING
ORDINANCES:
2. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital
Project No. C5592, entitled “Reynal Road Reconstruction.”
3. Communication from the Environmental Officer.
4. Environmental Findings Resolution
5. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend
the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5592,
entitled “Reynal Road Reconstruction.”
6. Bond Ordinance, dated March 7, 2022 authorizing the issuance of
$505,000 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 roads.
7. Communication from the Mayor to authorize an agreement related to the Climate
Smart Communities Grant Program.
8. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the City to enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester,
several municipalities and HRVC relating to the Climate Smart
Communities Grant Program.
9. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to approving
employment of appraisers for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
10. Ordinance approving employment of appraisers in connection with the
defense of tax review and small claims assessment review proceedings
for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
11. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of
certain tax review proceedings.
12. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings.
13. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Planning in relation to amending
the Community Development Fund Budget.
14. Ordinance amending the Community Development Fund Budget by
reprogramming funds from previous Community Development Program
year.
15. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in authorizing the
closure of certain portions of public streets for the White Plains Farmers Market,
an outdoor movie night and Memorial Day Parade.
16. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the closure of certain portions of public streets for the White Plains
Farmers Market, an outdoor movie night and Memorial Day Parade.
17. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to street
closures that will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 12,
2022 for the White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
18. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions on
March 12, 2022 for a Saint Patrick's Day Parade sponsored by the White
Plains Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee and the White Plains
Business Improvement District.
19. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting approval to
permit the use of the rotunda on the first floor of the White Plains Municipal
Building for the administration of elections for residents of Westchester and the
surrounding area to participate in general elections for the Republic of Columbia.
20. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
a license agreement with the Consulate of Republic of Columbia to permit
the use of an area in the White Plains Municipal Building for the
Administration of Columbia's Elections.
21. Communication from Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to entering into a
contract with Pahwa LLC to provide staff development, marketing, program
evaluation and other consulting services for various Youth Bureau grant funded
programs.
22. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the Youth Bureau to enter into a contract with Pahwa LLC to provide
consulting services.
23. Communication from Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to accepting a
$125,000 First Place 2022 Childhood Obesity Prevention and Environmental
Health and Sustainability Grant.
24. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the City to receive a $125,000 grant from the US Conference of Mayors
and the American Beverage Foundation for Healthy America for the Peer
Advocates for Healthy Living Program .
25. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to accepting an
additional grant from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and
Supports (OASAS).
26. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the City to receive additional funds for a grant from OASAS for addiction
prevention services relating to the COVID 19 Pandemic.
27. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to accepting
additional grant funds from OASAS for the Youth Bureau’s Project Hope
Program to extend the program until December 31, 2026.
28. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the City to receive additional funds for a grant from OASAS for addiction
prevention services relating to the Project Hope Program.
29. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to
accepting a donation of wood flats to be used as props for an ice show at the
Ebersole Ice Rink.
30. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of White Plains a donation of
wood flats to be used by the Department of Recreation and Parks.
31. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to
accepting a donation of three picnic tables to be placed at Battle of White Plains
Park.
32. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of White Plains a donation of
three picnic tables to be placed at Battle of White Plains Park.
33. Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to entering into an
agreement with the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability
Assistance.
34. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an agreement between the City
of White Plains and the New York State Office of Temporary and
Disability Assistance related to the New York State Low Income
Household Water Assistance Program.
RESOLUTIONS:
35. Communication from the Corporation Counsel regarding the Westchester County
Industrial Development Agency's proposed inducement of a development
project at 51 South Broadway for the benefit of RMS Broadway LLC.
36. Resolution of no objection to Westchester County Industrial Development
Agency's issuance of sales tax and tax exemptions to develop 134
multifamily residential units, an above ground garage and amenities at 51
South Broadway for the benefit of RMS Broadway LLC.
37. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application
submitted to extend site plan and special permit approval associated with the
redevelopment of property located at 146 Westmoreland Avenue.
38. Communications from Design Review Board
39. Commissioner of Planning
40. White Plains Planning Board
41. Commissioner of Public Safety
42. Commissioner of Public Works
43. Deputy Commissioner of Parking
44. Transportation Commission
45. Commissioner of Parking
46. W estchester County Planning
47. Environmental Officer
48. Environmental Findings Resolution
49. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending
the special permit and site plan approval granted to construct a mixed use
project at 146 Westmoreland Avenue to be known as Westmoreland
Lofts.
50. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application
submitted for an extension of the site plan amendment approval to allow the
construction of a three (3) story parking garage at 1111 Westchester Avenue.
51. Communications from Design Review Board
52. Commissioner of Planning
53. White Plains Planning Board
54. Commissioner of Public Safety
55. Commissioner of Public Works
56. Deputy Commissioner of Parking
57. Transportation Commission
58. Commissioner of Parking
59. W estchester County Planning
60. Environmental Officer
61. Environmental Findings Resolution
62. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains
approving the application submitted on behalf of Westpark
Associates NY LLC for an extension of an approved amended site
plan to construct a new parking garage and other site
improvements at 1111 Westchester Avenue.
63. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application
submitted for Site Plan Approval associated with the redevelopment of property
located at 51 South Broadway.
64. Communications from Design Review Board
65. Commissioner of Planning
66. White Plains Planning Board
67. Commissioner of Public Safety
68. Commissioner of Public Works
69. Deputy Commissioner of Parking
70. Transportation Commission
71. Commissioner of Parking
72. W estchester County Planning
73. Environmental Officer
74. Environmental Findings Resolution
75. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains
approving the application submitted on behalf of RMS Companies
of Stamford, Ct, contract Vendee to Post-Broadway Associates,
owner of the property known as 51 South Broadway(also Known as
Section 125.76, Block 5, Lot 12) for site plan approval to construct
a new eight-story residential building with 134 Units, with
accompanying parking and amenities and payment by the applicant
of fee-in-lieu in the amount of $322,030 to be used exclusively for
park, playground and other recreational purposes, including the
acquisition of real property, to mitigate the recreational impact of
the New multi-family project, in accordance with General City Law
Section 27-a.
ITEMS FOR REFERRAL:
76. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application
submitted for a one (1) year site plan extension associated with the redevelopment
of property located at 65 Lake Street.
Consent Agenda

1. Reappointments of Hope Furth and Paul Schwartz to the Library Board of
Trustees.
FIRST READING
ORDINANCES:
2. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital
Project No. C5592, entitled “Reynal Road Reconstruction.”
3. Communication from the Environmental Officer.
4. Environmental Findings Resolution
5. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend
the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5592,
entitled “Reynal Road Reconstruction.”
6. Bond Ordinance, dated March 7, 2022 authorizing the issuance of
$505,000 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 roads.
7. Communication from the Mayor to authorize an agreement related to the Climate
Smart Communities Grant Program.
8. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the City to enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester,
several municipalities and HRVC relating to the Climate Smart
Communities Grant Program.
9. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to approving
employment of appraisers for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
10. Ordinance approving employment of appraisers in connection with the
defense of tax review and small claims assessment review proceedings
for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
11. Communication from the Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of
certain tax review proceedings.
12. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings.
13. Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Planning in relation to amending
the Community Development Fund Budget.
14. Ordinance amending the Community Development Fund Budget by
reprogramming funds from previous Community Development Program
year.
15. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in authorizing the
closure of certain portions of public streets for the White Plains Farmers Market,
an outdoor movie night and Memorial Day Parade.
16. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the closure of certain portions of public streets for the White Plains
Farmers Market, an outdoor movie night and Memorial Day Parade.
17. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to street
closures that will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 12,
2022 for the White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
18. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions on
March 12, 2022 for a Saint Patrick's Day Parade sponsored by the White
Plains Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee and the White Plains
Business Improvement District.
19. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting approval to
permit the use of the rotunda on the first floor of the White Plains Municipal
Building for the administration of elections for residents of Westchester and the
surrounding area to participate in general elections for the Republic of Columbia.
20. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
a license agreement with the Consulate of Republic of Columbia to permit
the use of an area in the White Plains Municipal Building for the
Administration of Columbia's Elections.
21. Communication from Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to entering into a
contract with Pahwa LLC to provide staff development, marketing, program
evaluation and other consulting services for various Youth Bureau grant funded
programs.
22. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the Youth Bureau to enter into a contract with Pahwa LLC to provide
consulting services.
23. Communication from Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to accepting a
$125,000 First Place 2022 Childhood Obesity Prevention and Environmental
Health and Sustainability Grant.
24. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the City to receive a $125,000 grant from the US Conference of Mayors
and the American Beverage Foundation for Healthy America for the Peer
Advocates for Healthy Living Program .
25. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to accepting an
additional grant from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and
Supports (OASAS).
26. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the City to receive additional funds for a grant from OASAS for addiction
prevention services relating to the COVID 19 Pandemic.
27. Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to accepting
additional grant funds from OASAS for the Youth Bureau’s Project Hope
Program to extend the program until December 31, 2026.
28. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the City to receive additional funds for a grant from OASAS for addiction
prevention services relating to the Project Hope Program.
29. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to
accepting a donation of wood flats to be used as props for an ice show at the
Ebersole Ice Rink.
30. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of White Plains a donation of
wood flats to be used by the Department of Recreation and Parks.
31. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to
accepting a donation of three picnic tables to be placed at Battle of White Plains
Park.
32. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of White Plains a donation of
three picnic tables to be placed at Battle of White Plains Park.
33. Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to entering into an
agreement with the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability
Assistance.
34. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an agreement between the City
of White Plains and the New York State Office of Temporary and
Disability Assistance related to the New York State Low Income
Household Water Assistance Program.
RESOLUTIONS:
35. Communication from the Corporation Counsel regarding the Westchester County
Industrial Development Agency's proposed inducement of a development
project at 51 South Broadway for the benefit of RMS Broadway LLC.
36. Resolution of no objection to Westchester County Industrial Development
Agency's issuance of sales tax and tax exemptions to develop 134
multifamily residential units, an above ground garage and amenities at 51
South Broadway for the benefit of RMS Broadway LLC.
37. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application
submitted to extend site plan and special permit approval associated with the
redevelopment of property located at 146 Westmoreland Avenue.
38. Communications from Design Review Board
39. Commissioner of Planning
40. White Plains Planning Board
41. Commissioner of Public Safety
42. Commissioner of Public Works
43. Deputy Commissioner of Parking
44. Transportation Commission
45. Commissioner of Parking
46. W estchester County Planning
47. Environmental Officer
48. Environmental Findings Resolution
49. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending
the special permit and site plan approval granted to construct a mixed use
project at 146 Westmoreland Avenue to be known as Westmoreland
Lofts.
50. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application
submitted for an extension of the site plan amendment approval to allow the
construction of a three (3) story parking garage at 1111 Westchester Avenue.
51. Communications from Design Review Board
52. Commissioner of Planning
53. White Plains Planning Board
54. Commissioner of Public Safety
55. Commissioner of Public Works
56. Deputy Commissioner of Parking
57. Transportation Commission
58. Commissioner of Parking
59. W estchester County Planning
60. Environmental Officer
61. Environmental Findings Resolution
62. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains
approving the application submitted on behalf of Westpark
Associates NY LLC for an extension of an approved amended site
plan to construct a new parking garage and other site
improvements at 1111 Westchester Avenue.
63. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application
submitted for Site Plan Approval associated with the redevelopment of property
located at 51 South Broadway.
64. Communications from Design Review Board
65. Commissioner of Planning
66. White Plains Planning Board
67. Commissioner of Public Safety
68. Commissioner of Public Works
69. Deputy Commissioner of Parking
70. Transportation Commission
71. Commissioner of Parking
72. W estchester County Planning
73. Environmental Officer
74. Environmental Findings Resolution
75. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains
approving the application submitted on behalf of RMS Companies
of Stamford, Ct, contract Vendee to Post-Broadway Associates,
owner of the property known as 51 South Broadway(also Known as
Section 125.76, Block 5, Lot 12) for site plan approval to construct
a new eight-story residential building with 134 Units, with
accompanying parking and amenities and payment by the applicant
of fee-in-lieu in the amount of $322,030 to be used exclusively for
park, playground and other recreational purposes, including the
acquisition of real property, to mitigate the recreational impact of
the New multi-family project, in accordance with General City Law
Section 27-a.
ITEMS FOR REFERRAL:
76. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application
submitted for a one (1) year site plan extension associated with the redevelopment
of property located at 65 Lake Street.
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