WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL-CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. January 5, 2009: The Common Council meets Monday evening at 7:30 televised on Cablevision Channel 75, and Verizon FIOS 47, with the Citizens To Be Heard session (untelevised). Hot on the agenda is the obscure ordinance (no. 70) which authorizes a 10 year lease of the Renaissance Square traffic island for occupation by the Ritz-Carlton marble sign in the middle of the island at a rent of $3,000 a year.
Also up is a referral of an amended site plan for 55 Bank Street– the market rate and affordable housing-retail complex — still seeking financing, which is submitted in the documents backing up the Council agenda with no diagrams, so it is impossible to visualize. Perhaps there will be some visual presentation at the council meeting, WPCNR will check.
The Council will also hold a public hearing on the extension of the Robert Weisz site plan for the 4-story hotel on the 1133 Westchester Avenue property, and a new office building on that property previously approved.
The Agenda:
COMMON COUNCIL
AGENDA ANNUAL MEETING
JANUARY 5, 2009
7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Thomas Roach
INVOCATION: Rev. Jaccius Jean-Pierre,
St. John the Evangelist
ROLL CALL: City Clerk
EMPLOYEE OF Oscar Lopez
OF THE MONTH: Youth Services Aide
Youth Bureau
ADJOURNED
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of 1133-300/1133-399 Westchester Avenue LLC, (“Applicant”) owner of property known as 1133/1135 Westchester Avenue (Section 131.20, Block 1, Lot 1.1) containing environmentally sensitive features, for (A) a one (1) year extension of the previously approved amendment to the Special Permit/Site Plan for a four (4) story extended stay hotel granted by the Common Council by resolution adopted November 7, 2007; (B) an amendment to the aforementioned previously approved Special Permit/Site Plan for the construction of a new office building on the same property at 1133/1135 Westchester Avenue; and ( C) an application for a Special Permit for same under Sections 3.5.5 and 6.7.27 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains to permit the utilization of the permitted building coverage percentage on that portion of the site which is located in the C-O (Campus Office) Zoning District.
2. Communication from City Clerk
3. Commissioner of Building
4. Design Review Board
5. Commissioner of Public Safety
6. Commissioner of Traffic
7. Traffic Commission
8. Commissioner of Parking
9. Conservation Board
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted by Lazy Boy Saloon for a one (1) year renewal of a Special Permit to operate a cabaret at 148 – 154 Mamaroneck Avenue.
11. Communications from Corporation Counsel
12. Commissioner of Building
13. Design Review Board
14. Commissioner of Planning
15. Planning Board
16. Commissioner of Public Safety
17. Commissioner of Public Works
18. Commissioner of Traffic
19. Traffic Commission
20. Commissioner of Parking
21. Westchester County Planning Board
22. Environmental Officer
23. Environmental Findings Resolution
24. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of J.N.J. Enterprises, Inc.,d/b/a The Lazy Boy Saloon for a one (1) year renewal of a Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at 152-154 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 125.84, Block 7, Lot 4) subject to certain conditions contained herein.
25. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of VOV Restaurant Group LLC for a one (1) year Special Permit to operate a cabaret at “Soma 107″ located at 107 Mamaroneck Avenue.
26. Communications from Commissioner of Building
27. Design Review Board
28. Commissioner of Planning
29. Planning Board
30. Commissioner of Public Safety
31. Commissioner of Public Works
32. Commissioner of Traffic
33. Traffic Commission
34. Commissioner of Parking
35. Westchester County Planning Board
36. Environmental Officer
37. Environmental Findings Resolution
38. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of VOV Restaurant Group, LLC, operator of SOMA 107, Restaurant for a Special Permit to operate a Cabaret known as SOMA 107 at 107 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 125.76, Block 5, Lot 18) subject to certain conditions contained herein.
FIRST READING
ORDINANCES:
39. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an Intermunicipal Agreement between the City and the County of Westchester for the operation of the Enhanced 911 System.
40. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of White Plains to execute a five year Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester for the operation of the Enhanced 911 System.
41. Communication from the Mayor in relation to amendments to the collective bargaining agreements between the City and the Professional Fire Fighters Association, Inc., and the Deputy Fire Chiefs Unit, regarding the implementation of a 24 hour work chart.
42. Ordinance approving and ratifying an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement between the City of White Plains and the Professional Fire Fighters Association, Inc., to implement a 24 hour work chart and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Professional Fire Fighters Association, Inc., amending the collective bargaining agreement accordingly.
43. Ordinance approving and ratifying an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement between the City of White Plains and the Deputy Fire Chiefs to implement a 24 hour work chart and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Deputy Fire Chiefs amending the collective bargaining agreement.
44. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5318, Public Safety – Replace 1-Series Computer (AS400).
45. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5318 entitled, Public Safety – Replace 1-Series Computer (AS400).
46. Bond Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $150,000 bonds of the City of White Plains, Westchester County, New York, to pay part of the $150,750 estimated maximum cost of the replacement of the Department of Public Safety 1-Series Computer (AS400) mainframe, in and for said City.
47. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to a request submitted on behalf of Reckson Realty Associates, a division of SL Green Realty Corporation, requesting a license agreement with the City of White Plains to extend a building canopy over the public right-of-way adjacent to 150 Grand Street.
48. Communications from Design Review Board
49. Commissioner of Planning
50. Planning Board
51. Commissioner of Public Safety
52. Commissioner of Public Works
53. Commissioner of Traffic
54. Traffic Commission
55. Commissioner of Parking
56. Environmental Officer
57. Environmental Findings Resolution
58. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a revocable license agreement with One Fifty Grand, LLC to permit encroachment upon City rights-of-way in connection with improvements to the existing building at 150 Grand Street.
59. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to the proposed lease of the traffic island constructed at the intersection of Court and Main Streets as part of the project known as 221 Main Street.
60. Communications from Commissioner of Building
61. Design Review Board
62. Planning Board
63. Commissioner of Public Safety
64. Commissioner of Public Works
65. Commissioner of Traffic
66. Traffic Commission
67. Commissioner of Parking
68. Environmental Officer
69. Environmental Findings Resolution
70. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a lease and other necessary documents of a City-owned traffic island parcel at Renaissance Square to LC Main LLC (“Applicant”) to allow for the installation, inter alia, of a granite sign with the name of the Ritz Carlton Hotel in the 221 Main Street development.
71. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to the appropriation of fund balance in the Section 8 Reserves from the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
72. Ordinance amending the Section 8 Housing Voucher Fund Budget by appropriating fund balance and allocating such increase to the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments.
73. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to a contract with Garda CL Atlantic, Inc., for the purpose of providing armored car services.
74. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a contract with the Garda CL Atlantic, Inc., for the purpose of providing armored car services.
75. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to a transfer from Reserve for Finance to cover additional costs for the operation of the Longview Garage.
76. Ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds from the Reserve for Finance in order to reflect additional costs for the operation of the Longview Garage, within the Department of Parking.
77. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a donation from Timothy Connors in the amount of $250.00 to the Annual Holiday Toy Drive.
78. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains Youth Bureau, a donation from Mr. Timothy P. Connors, Superintendent of Schools, in the amount of $250.00 to be used to support the Youth Bureau’s Annual Toy Drive.
79. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to an amendment to an existing contract with the County of Westchester Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH), for the third year of the Collocation Project.
80. Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “An ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH), in order to receive a three year grant to support the Collocation Project in providing substance abuse prevention to White Plains Youth.”
81. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to an amendment to an existing contract with the County of Westchester Department of Community Mental Health to provide additional funding for the Project Hope Program, providing alcohol and substance prevention services to youth of the City.
82. Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the County of Westchester Department of Community Mental Health to receive $900,021 in funding through the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).”
83. Communication from Chairman, Traffic Commission, in relation to proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City.
84. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to Designated Handicapped Parking Spaces – Streets (Metered Three-Hours Maximum).
RESOLUTIONS:
85. Communication from Environmental Officer regarding renewal of a Special Permit for Cabaret Use at 169 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 125.84, Block 6, Lot 11.1) on behalf of 169 White Plains Rest. Inc., d/b/a The Porter House.
86. Environmental Findings Resolution
87. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of 169 White Plains Rest. Inc., for a one (1) year renewal of a Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at The Porter House Bar and Restaurant, located at 169 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 125.84, Block 6, Lots 11.1 and 12.1) subject to certain conditions contained herein.
88. Communication from Environmental Officer regarding renewal of a Special Permit for Cabaret Use at 175 – 179 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 125.84, Block 6, 10.1) on behalf of D.R. & R.D. Inc., d/b/a The Brazen Fox.
89. Environmental Findings Resolution
90. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of DR & RD Inc., for a one (1) year renewal of a Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at the Brazen Fox Restaurant, Bar and Catering, located at 175-179 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 125.84, Block 6, Lot 10) subject to certain conditions contained herein.
91. Communication from the City Clerk designating the Journal News as the Official Newspaper for the calendar year January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.
92. Resolution designating the Journal News as the Official Newspaper of the City of White Plains for the purpose of public notices.
REFERRAL:
93. Communication received from Commissioner of Building transmitting a supplemental submission in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Nathan Miller Center for Nursing to a proposed site plan amendment for the installation of an outdoor life safety generator set adjacent to 37 DeKalb Avenue.
94. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of LCOR 55 Bank Street LLC, transmitting an amended site plan for the proposed mixed use development at 55 Bank Street to be comprised of two 280 foot residential towers containing 554 rental apartments, 9,500 square feet of retail space at grade and a six story underground garage housing 602 parking spaces with an additional 105 at grade spaces.
