Award of Certificates by Mayor Noam Bramson - Richard Perdew and members of the Little League

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1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL, 515 NORTH A VENUE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE COI\111\Ut"'I'EE OF THE WHOLE SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, :45P.M. 3:45 P. M.-4:00 P. M:. Nina Orville, Executive Director Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium (SWEAC) 4:00 P. l\1. - AGENDA REVIEW 7:15P.M. PRESENTATIONS: Award of Certificates by Mayor Noam Bramson - Richard Perdew and members of the Little League 'I :30 P.!"II.: PUBLIC HEARING(S) THIS EVENING: PROPOSED AU1HORIZATION TO REPROGRAM AGING CDBG FUNDS FROM THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2012 AND 2013 ACTION PLANS RE: SECTION 8 PROGRAM'S "HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN" PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE, ZONING MAP, CHAPTER 331 RE: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS CIT""JZENS TO BE HEARD

2 INDEX COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 SUBJECT COMMENDATION PROPOSED AU1HORIZATION TO REPROGRAM AGING CDBG FUNDS FROM 1HE 2013 AND 2017 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2012 AND 2013 ACTION PLANS SECTION 8 PROGRAM'S ''HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN" PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 331 RE: MOTOR VEIDCLE DEALERSHIPS PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING CODE, ZONING MAP, RE: Ll (LIGHT INDUSTRY) NB (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS -PORTION OF MAIN STREET BE1WEEN CLIFF ST. AND KINGS HIGHWAY/WEYMAN A VENUE REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FREE HOLIDAY PARKING IN THE DOWNTOWN PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION; AND RE: TRANSFER OF TRAFFIC (PARKING) VIOLATIONS BUREAU PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION FOR ''NEW RO WORKS" CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM ECHO BAY PROJECT ITEM NO. PAGE NO. I PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WfiH ELRAC, LLC (ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL) RE: PARKING SPACES- AT lhe NEW ROC GARAGE PROPOSED SETILEMENT OF LAWSUITS HOME RULE REQUEST- RE: RED LIGHT CAMERAS PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE- RE: SECTION 290 TAXICAB AND TAXICAB OPERATOR'S LICENSES RE: GRANT AWARD FROM THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S 2013 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP ACT GRANT'S PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING- RE: FEENEY AND LINCOLN PARK MASTER PLANS

3 INDEX COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA NOVEMBER 12, 2013 SUBJECT MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT RE: PELHAM ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT; AND RE: MAIN AND HUGUENOT STREETS TRAFFIC PROJECT PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE RE: CHURCH STREET- CHANGE IN PARKING REGULATIONS PROPOSED AGREEMENf wrrn NEW ROCHELLE HUMANE SOCIE'IY PROPOSED OVERRIDE OF TAX LEVY LIMIT DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING RE: PUBLIC SAFElY INFRASTRUCTURE PROPOSED APPROVAL OF STIPULATION OF AGREEMENT WI1H UNIFORMED FIREFIGIITERS' ASSOCIATION PROPOSED APPROVAL OF STIPULATION OF AGREEMENT W11H SUPERIOR OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION RE: ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE NYS DORMITORY AUTHORI1Y- RE: HALCYON PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RE: BROADCASTING OF CERTAIN MEETINGS COMMTITEE APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS ITEM NO. PAGE NO

4 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, :00P.M.- AGENDA REVIEW COMMENDATION(S): 1. PUBLIC HEARING(S) THIS EVENING: List ofp~blie HeQring(s) with related memos and proposed legislation PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION TO REPROGRAM AGING CDBG FUNDS FROM THE 2013~2017 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2012 AND 2013 ACTION PLANS 2. Communication dated September 12, 2013 from Luiz C. Aragon, Commissioner of Development, wherein he recommends that the 2013~2017 Consolidated Plan and the 2012 and 2013 Actions Plans be amended for the reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, and that a Public Hearing be directed, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, ill, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Resolution adopting the amended 2013~2017 Consolidated Plan and 2012 and 2013 Action Plans for the Reprogram of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. SECTION 8 PROGRAM'S "HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER ADMINISTRAID'E PLAN'' Intro. 10/8/13; Public Hearing 11112/13) 3. Communication dated September 13, 2013 from Luiz C. Aragon, Commissioner of Development, wherein he recommends that a Public Hearing be directed in order to give the public and Section 8 residents an opportunity to comment on the updated/revised Plan, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Resolution adopting the Housing Choice Voucher A~strative Plan.

5 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, PUBLIC HEARING(S) THIS EVENIN&: (Cont'd.) List ofhblie Hearlng(s) with related memos and proposed legislation PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 331 RE: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS (Intro. 10/8/13; Public Hearing 11112/13) 4. Communication dated October 3, 2013 from Luiz C. Aragon, Commissioner of Development, relative to the need to regulate the expansion of motor vehicle dealerships, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, Ill, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Planning Board Resolution No. 122 adopted on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, offering a positive recommendation for approval of the proposed ordinance Negative Declaration: Resolution issuing a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance Under the Regulations Promulgated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and directing compliance with same regarding the action amending Section 331-4, Specific Terms Defined, Section , Motor Vehicle Dealership, and Section , Schedule of Off Street Parking and Loading Space Requirements, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. Sponsored by Council Member Tarantino Proposed Ordinance: (Public Hearing 11/12/13) 4.3. Ordinance amending Section 3314, Specific Terms Defined, Section , Motor Vehicle Dealership, and Section , Schedule of Off Street Parking and Loading Space Requirements, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City ofnew Rochelle. Sponsored by Council Member Tarantino

6 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, PUJJLIC HEARING HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013; PROPOSED AMENDMENT ORDERED HELD ON MONDAY, OCI'OBER ll, 2013: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING CODE, ZONING MAP RE: LI (LIGHT INDUSTRY)INB (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS) - PORTION OF MAIN STREET BETWEEN CLIFF STREET AND KINGS IDGHW A YIWEYMAN A VENUE (Intro. 9/11/13; Public Hearing 10/8/13; held 10/21/13 5. Communication dated August 21, 2013 from Luiz C. Aragon, Commissioner of Development, wherein he recommends that a Public Hearing be directed relative to the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code and Zoning Map in order to clarify the language and uses for the dually zoned properties on a portion of Main Street, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Planning Board Resolution No. 106 adopted on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, recommending that the City Council approve the proposed ordinance Resolution issuing a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance Under the Regulations Promulgated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and directing compliance with same regarding the action amending the New Rochelle Zoning Map, forming part of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code, by redrawing zoning lines and changing the zoning classification of certain properties located along Main Street between Cliff Street and Kings Highway!Weyman Avenue Ordinance amending the New Rochelle Zoning Map, forming part of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code, by redrawing zoning lines and changing the zoning classification of certain properties located along Main Street between Cliff Street and Kings Highway/Weyman Avenue.

7 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FREE HOLIDAY PARKING IN TilE DOWNTOWN 6. Communication dated October 29, 2013 from Luiz C. Aragon, Commissioner of Development, wherein he recommends free holiday parking from Monday, December 9, 2013, through and including Tuesday, December 31, 2013, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legis1ation for consideration Resolution permitting free holiday parking from December 9, 2013 through December 31, PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION; AND RE: TRANSFER OF TRAFFIC (PARKING) VIOLATIONS BUREAU 7. Communication (to follow) Resolution (to follow).

8 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesdayt November 12, DEPARTMENT OF DEVEWPMENT: (Cont'd.) PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION FOR "NEW RO WORKS" CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM 8. Communication dated October 30, 2013 from Luiz C. Aragon, Comnussioner of Development, wherein he advises that staff recommends that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with National Builders' Association, Inc., regarding subject program, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, m, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the National Builders' Association, Inc., relative to the "New Ro Works" Program. ECHO BAY PROJECT Proposed Ado.ption of Findings: 9.1. Communication (to follow) Resolution (to follow). Proposed Amendment to Zonin~ Code: 9.2. Communication (to follow) Ordinance (to follow) Resolution directing Public Hearing on (to follow).

9 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPI\1ENT: (Cont'd.) ECHO BAY PROJECT CCont'd.l Proposed Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan: 9.3. Communication (to follow) Resolution (to follow) Resolution directing Public Hearing on (to follow). Proposed Authorization - LDA: 9.4. Communication (to follow) Resolution (to follow). PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ELRAC, LLC (ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL) RE: PARKING SPACES AT THE NEW ROC GARAGE 10. Communication (to follow) Resolution (to follow).

10 Committee of the Whole Sessio~ Tuesday, November 12, LAW DEPARTMENT: PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF LAWSUIT(S) 11. None. POLICE DEPARTMENT: HOME RULE REQUEST RE: RED LIGHT CAMERAS (Held 10/21113) 12. Communication dated September 16, 2013 from Patrick J. Carroll, Police Commissioner, wherein he recommends that a Home Rule Request be adopted for State legislation relative to Owner Liability for Failure of Operator to Comply With Traffic Control Indications (Red Light Cameras), forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, ill, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Resolution (to follow). PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: SECTION 290-TAXICAB AND TAXICAB OPERATOR'S LICENSES 13. Communication dated October 17, 2013 :from Patrick J. Carroll, Police Commissioner, wherein he recommends that the licensing and inspection periods for the above-noted be changed for the reasons indicated, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strcme, III, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Ordinance amending Section 290-6, Fees; Terms and Licenses, of the Code of the City ofnew Rochelle (Taxicabs).

11 Committee of the Whole Sessiont Tuesdayt November 12, POLICE DEPARTMENT: (Cont'd.) RE: GRANT AWARD FROM THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S 2013 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP ACT GRANTS PROGRAivl 14. Communication dated October 4, 2013 from Patrick J. Carroll, Police Commissioner, wherein he recommends that the City Council accept the grant for the purchase of vests for new recruits and for replacement vests and that the 2013 Budget be amended accordingly, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Ordinance accepting the Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act Grant, amending Ordinance No. 196 of2012t the Budget ofthe City of New Rochelle for 2013, and appropriating funds therefor (New Rochelle Police Department Bulletproof Vest Program). DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Willi STANlEC CONSULTING RE: FEENEY AND LINCOLN PARK MASTER PLANS 15. Communication dated October 31,2013 from William V. Zimmermann, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, wherein he recommends that City Council approve the authorization to execute a professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting for project work relative to the above-noted plans, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting relative to Feeney and Lincoln Park Master Plans.

12 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY 16. Communication (to follow). Negative Declaration- SEOF.A Findinas: Resolution (to follow). SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT RE: PELHAM ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT 17. Communication dated November 4, 2013 from Alexander Tergis, Commissioner of Public Works, wherein he recommends that the execution of both contracts (Pelham Road and USI~Main Street Traffic Signal Projects) be authorized, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, ill, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Resolution authorizing the implementation, and funding in the first instance 1 00% of the Federal-Aid and State "Marchiselli" Program-Aid Eligible Costs of a Transportation Federal-Aid Project, and appropriating funds therefor (Pelham Road Traffic Signals).

13 Committee ofthe Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: (Cont'd.) SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT; AND RE: MAIN STREET AND HUGUENOT STREET TRAFFIC PROJECT 18. Communication (see No. 17 above) Ordinance authorizing the implementation, and funding in the first instance 100% of the Federal-Aid and State "Marchiselli" Program-Aid eligible costs of a Transportation Federal-aid Project, amending Ordinance No. 196 of 2012, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2013, and appropriating funds therefor (Main and Huguenot Street Signals). PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: CHURCH STREET- CHANGE IN PARKING REGULATIONS 19. Communication dated October 25, 2013 from Alexander Tergis, Commissioner of Public Works, wherein he recommends, based upon study conducted by the Traffic Engineer, that parking be prohibited during certain times on a portion of Church Street, from Pelham Road to Davenport Avenue, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Ordinance amending Section , Schedule Xlll: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours, of Chapter 312 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Church Street). CITY MANAGER: PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH NEW ROCHELLE HUMANE SOCIETY 20. Communication (to follow) Resolution (to follow).

14 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, CITY MANAGER: (Cont'd.) PROPOSED LOCAL LAW, INTRO. NO. 2 RE: OVERruDECFTAXLEVYLThfiT (lntro /13; Public Hearing 12/10/13) 21. Communication dated October 31, 2013 from Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager, wherein he recommends~ in order to provide all options when considering the 2014 Budget, that legislation be adopted directing a Public Hearing in December to override the State Tax Levy Cap, forwarded with appropriate legislation for consideration Local Law, Intro. No. 2, to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law Section 3-C Resolution directing Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at 7:30P.M. DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING: RE: PUBLIC SAFETY INFRASTRUCTIJRE 22. Communication dated October 31, 2013 from Charles B. Strome, ill, City Manager, wherein he recommends that a Public Hearing be directed relative to petitioning the State Public Service Commission to spread the costs of public safety infrastructure costs across the water rate base in New Rochelle, forwarded with appropriate legislation for consideration Resolution directing Public Hearing relative to legislation petitioning the State Public Service Commission to distribute the costs of public safety infrastructure costs across the water rate base in New Rochelle.

15 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday. November 12,2013 l3 CITY MANAGER: (Cont'd.) PROPOSED APPROVAL OF STIPULATION OF AGREEMENT WI1H UNIFORMED FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION 23. Communication (to follow) Resolution (to follow). PROPOSED APPROVAL OF STIPULATION OF AGREEMENT WITII SUPERIOR OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION 24. Communication (to follow) Resolution (to follow). RE: ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE NEW YO~X STATE DORMITORY AUTHORITY RE: HALCYON PARK DRAINGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 25. Communication dated November 1, 2013 from Omar T. Small, Assistant to the City Manager, wherein he recommends that the New York State Dormitory Authority grant of $250,000, which will reduce the City's match for subject item, be accepted, and that the 2013 Budget be amended accordingly, forwarded with approval of Charles B. Strome, Ill, City Manager, noted thereon, and appropriate legislation for consideration Resolution accepting the New York State Donnitory Authority Grant Economic Development Assistance Program (NYS EDAP) relative to flood mitigation (Halcyon Park).

16 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, CITY COUNCIL: RE: BROADCASTING OF CERTAIN MEETINGS (Held 9/17/13, 10/21/13) 26. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 196 of2012, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2013, relative to televising Civil Service Commission, Historical Landmark Review Board, and Municipal Art Commission Meetings. Sponsored by Council Member Rackman COMMITIEE APPOINTMENT(S) AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS 27. Resolution appointing member to the New Rochelle Historical Landmark and Review Board. SUPPI.. EMENTAL ITEM(S)

17 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, UN.FINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS NOVEMBER, 2013 Regular Legislative Meeting: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at 7:00P.M. DECE:ft.iBER, 20i3 (Replarly Scheduled Meetings)* Committee of the Whole Session: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at 3:45P.M. Public Hearing- City Manager's Budget Estimate, Year 2014, at 7:30P.M. Regular Legislative Meeting: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at 7:00P.M. *Special Meetings (Budget Sessions) to be scheduled. Meeting notices will follow.

18 Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesdayt November 12, DISCUSSION ITEMS: REQUESTED BY STAFFa. Thanksgiving Week Sanitation Schedule Communication dated November 6, 2013 from Charles B. Strome, Ill, City Manager, relative to change in refuse collection schedule for Thanksgiving week. Requested by City Manager b Business Registration and Vacant Storefront Registration Programs Requested by Commissioner of Development c. Motion to Enter Into Executive Session Re: Real Estate and Personnel Requested by City Manager REQUESTED BY CITY COUNCILa.a. Proliferation of Canada Geese Requested by Council Member Fertel