November 12, 2019 1

Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 1

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1ST FLOOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 3:45 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PRESENTATION

BUDGET SESSIONS/DISCUSSIONS - Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 3:45 P. M., at start of the Committee of the Whole Session

AGENDA REVIEW

COMMENDATION(S):

PUBLIC HEARING(S) THIS EVENING

1. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING, ZONING MAP RE: THE WATER VIEW OVERLAY ZONE - Ordinance amending Chapter 331, Zoning, Zoning Map, relative to the Water View Overlay Zone (Rev.) Intro. 9/17/19; 10/7/19 Public Hearing adjourned to 11/12/19 2. PETITION BY YOUTH STUDY BASKETBALL, LLC, RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING CODE, ZONING MAP - BLOCK 1490, LOTS 9 (PARTIAL) and 77, FROM NB-NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS, TO NB-2.0, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS - Ordinance approving the petition of Youth Study Basketball, LLC (“Petitioner”) and amending the New Rochelle Zoning map to rezone the parcels identified as Section 5, Block 1490, Lots 9 (partial) and 77, from NB-Neighborhood Business to NB-2.0-Neighborhood Business 2.0, forming part of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. (Intro. 10/7/19) 3. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO - Resolution amending Resolution No. 186 of 2016 adopting the amended findings statement pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) relative to the adoption of the Downtown Overlay Zone. (Intro. 10/7/19) Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 2

4. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING CODE, RE: DAY-CARE CENTERS - Ordinance amending Section 331-133.6, Day-care centers, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. (Intro. 10/7/19) 5. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, CHAPTER 270, SIGNS - Ordinance amending Section 270-2, Word usage; definitions; Section 270-4, Restrictions; Section 270-9, Design and lettering, of Chapter 270, Signs; and Section 133- 1, Enumeration of Fees, of Chapter 133, Fees, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. (Intro. 10/7/19) 6. PROPOSED RESOLUTION RE: PROPOSED HISTORIC LANDMARKING OF LELAND CASTLE - Resolution designating Leland Castle as a historic landmark (Intro. 10/7/19)

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT:

7. RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS UNDER EDPL - Resolution of the City Council initiating proceedings under the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law relative to site acquisition of 813 Main Street in connection with traffic related improvements. (Intro. 9/17/19; Public Hearing 10/7/19; held 10/15/19; Re-introduced 11/12/19) 8. DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING RE: 813 MAIN STREET EDPL - Resolution directing a Public Hearing under the NYS EDPL to acquire property located at 813 Main Street in connection with the facilitation of proposed traffic improvements 9. PROPOSED LEAD AGENCY STATUS RE: DOZ STREET TYPES MAP - Resolution declaring Lead Agency Status relative to the proposed ordinance amending Section 331- 175.08(F), DOZ Street Types Map, Section 331-175.08F(2), DOZ Street Types Table, Section 331-175.08G(4), Standards Map Tile 2, and Section 331-175.08G(6), DOZ Standards Map Tile 4, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. 10. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING CODE, DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE, PERTAINING TO STREET TYPES - Ordinance amending Section 331- 175.08(F), DOZ Street Types Map, Section 331-175.08F(2), DOZ Street Types Table, Section 331-175.08G(4), Standards Map Tile 2, and Section 331-175.08G(6), DOZ Standards Map Tile 4, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. 11. PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING CODE, DOZ, RE: STREET TYPES - Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing relative to the proposed Ordinance amending Section 331-175.08(F), DOZ Street Types Map, Section 331-175.08F(2), DOZ Street Types Table, Section 331-175.08G(4), Standards Map Tile 2, and Section 331-175.08G(6), DOZ Standards Map Tile 4, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. 12. PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: NEW ROCHELLE TRAIN STATION GAS PIPING REPLACEMENT- RFB # 5294 - Resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Precision Plumbing & Heating relative to New Rochelle Train Station Gas Piping Replacement. 13. PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: NEW ROCHELLE TRAIN STATION RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS – RFB #5293 - Resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Suburban Construction relative to the New Rochelle Train Station Restroom Improvements Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 3

14. PROPOSED RESOLUTION RE: 2019 FREE HOLIDAY PARKING - Resolution permitting free holiday parking from December 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019

LAW DEPARTMENT:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:

15. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: PARKING REGULATION CHANGE - BEECHWOOD AVENUE - Ordinance amending Section 312-83, Schedule XII: Parking Prohibited at all Times, and Section 312-84, Schedule XIII: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Beechwood Avenue). 16. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: PARKING REGULATION CHANGE - 301 SICKLES AVENUE - Ordinance amending Section 312-83, Schedule XII: Parking Prohibited at all Times, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (301 Sickles Avenue).

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION:

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

17. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2019 BUDGET RE: DRUG ENFORCEMENT GRANT - Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, amending Ordinance No. 246 of 2018, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2019, and appropriating funds therefor. 18. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2019 BUDGET RE: GRANT AWARD FROM THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FOR PURCHASE OF BULLETPROOF VESTS - Ordinance accepting the Justice Department’s Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act Grant, amending Ordinance No. 246 of 2018, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2019, and appropriating funds therefor (New Rochelle Police Department Bulletproof Vest Program).

CITY MANAGER:

CITY COUNCIL:

19. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2019 BUDGET RE: TRANSFER OF $5,000 FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TRANGUCCI’S STIPEND ACCOUNT TO PARKS & RECREATION AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246 OF 2018, THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2019 (WINTER P.L.A.Y. PROGRAM) - Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to transfer $5,000 from City Council Member Trangucci’s stipend account to Parks & Recreation and amending Ordinance No. 246 of 2018, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2019 (Winter P.L.A.Y. Program). Sponsored by Council Member Trangucci Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 4

20. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 290, TAXICABS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE - Ordinance amending Section 290-16, Cruising; soliciting passengers, Section 290-23, Duties and Responsibilities of Taxicab Operators, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic; and Section 133-1 Enumeration of fees, of Chapter 133, Fees, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Taxicabs). Sponsored by Council Member Trangucci 21. PROPOSED RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 197 ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 7, 2019, DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY MANAGER'S BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR 2020, AND DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 10, 2019, AT 7:00 P. M. - Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 197 of 2019 and directing Public Hearing on the City Manager's Budget Estimate for the Year 2020 and providing for Public Hearing thereon. Sponsored by Council Member Fertel

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEM(S):

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS: November Special Meeting, WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2019, at 5:00 P. M.; November Regular Legislative Meeting, WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2019, at 6:15 P. M.; December Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 3;45 P. M.; December Regular Legislative Meeting, Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 6:15 P. M.

DISCUSSION ITEM(S):

22. TRANSLATION Requested by City Manager

PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 PM (See list above)

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

ADJOURNMENT City of New Rochelle City Clerk

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Michelle Oliveros, City Clerk DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: BUDGET SESSIONS/DISCUSSIONS - Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 3:45 P. M., at start of the Committee of the Whole Session DISCUSSION ITEM BUDGET SESSIONS/DISCUSSIONS - Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 3:45 P. M. (at start of the Committee of the Whole Session) - Budget Overview Police Department Fire Department Public Works Department

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING, ZONING MAP RE: THE WATER VIEW OVERLAY ZONE - Ordinance amending Chapter 331, Zoning, Zoning Map, relative to the Water View Overlay Zone (Rev.) Intro. 9/17/19; 10/7/19 Public Hearing adjourned to 11/12/19

Introduction: The Water View Overlay Zone was created as a means to protect the water view certain properties have in the Sans Souci neighborhood. Periodic amendments to this overlay zone have occurred to ensure adequate protection is provided to homeowners in the community. As discussed below, a minor expansion of the overlay zone is recommended to continue this protection, and maintain the character of this neighborhood, as originally designed.

Review:

As shown on the accompanying map, the Water View Overlay Zone is located in a residential portion of the City, known as Sans Souci. The underlying zoning is R1-10, which primarily permits single-family homes on a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. Given the neighborhood’s topography and proximity to the water, it was developed in a manner that would afford many a water view. Later, the overlay zone was enacted to protect that view from further development that is not in keeping with the original design and goal of the neighborhood. The zoning requires special permit approval from the Planning Board for any new development, addition, structure and so on that might block someone’s water view. The test as set forth in the code is stringent, and the Planning Board firmly holds the applicant to these when under review.

Recent analysis of this neighborhood reveals additional properties that, if developed further, could impact the water view of others. This analysis is based on field observations, including a review of the existing development and landscaping, an analysis of the neighborhood’s topography, and of the existing zoning. As such, staff recommends the following properties, also depicted on the accompanying map, be included in the Water View Overlay Zone (amending Section 331-7 of the City Code), with the underlying zoning remaining as is:

- 22 Winchester Oval (Section 1, Block 127, Lot 0013)

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- 30 Winchester Oval (Section 1, Block 127, Lot 0009)

- 40 Winchester Oval (Section 1, Block 127, Lot 0005)

- 50 Winchester Oval (Section 1, Block 127, Lot 0001)

- 195 Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 110, Lot 0077)

- 203 Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 110, Lot 0073)

- 211 Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 110, Lot 0069)

- Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 110, Lot 0068)

- 229 Kensington Oval (Section1, Block 130, Lot 0040)

- 237 Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 130, Lot 0044)

- 245 Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 130, Lot 0048)

- Pine Island (Section 1, Block 201, Lot 0001) (note: the underlying zoning for this parcel is ROS - Recreation Open Space.)

Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council set a public hearing on the proposed amendment and refer same to the Planning Board and Westchester County Planning Board. It is also recommended that the City Council declare itself Lead Agency for the purposes of an environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) is attached. Staff recommends that the Council approve this amendment pending the outcome of the public hearing and responses from the City’s Planning Board, and the Westchester County Planning Board.

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 331, ZONING, ZONING MAP, RELATIVE TO THE WATER VIEW OVERLAY ZONE.

WHEREAS, the Water View Overlay Zone was created as a means to protect the water view certain properties have in the Sans Souci neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, periodic amendments to this overlay zone have occurred to ensure adequate protection is provided to homeowners in the community; and

WHEREAS, a minor expansion of the overlay zone is recommended to continue this protection, and maintain the character of this neighborhood, as originally designed; and

WHEREAS, as shown on the accompanying map, the Water View Overlay Zone is located in a residential portion of the City, known as Sans Souci; and

WHEREAS, the underlying zoning is R1-10, which primarily permits single-family homes on a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet; and

WHEREAS, given the neighborhood’s topography and proximity to the water, it was developed in a manner that would afford many a water view; and

WHEREAS, later, the overlay zone was enacted to protect that view from further development that is not in keeping with the original design and goal of the neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, the zoning requires special permit approval from the Planning Board for any new development, addition, structure and so on that might block someone’s water view; and

WHEREAS, the test as set forth in the code is stringent, and the Planning Board firmly holds the applicant to these when under review; and

WHEREAS, recent analysis of this neighborhood reveals additional properties that, if developed further, could impact the water view of others; and

WHEREAS, this analysis is based on field observations, including a review of the existing development and landscaping, an analysis of the neighborhood’s topography, and of the existing zoning; and

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WHEREAS, as such, staff recommends the following properties, also depicted on the accompanying map, be included in the Water View Overlay Zone, with the underlying zoning remaining as is:

- 22 Winchester Oval (Section 1, Block 127, Lot 0013) - 30 Winchester Oval (Section 1, Block 127, Lot 0009) - 40 Winchester Oval (Section 1, Block 127, Lot 0005) - 50 Winchester Oval (Section 1, Block 127, Lot 0001) - 195 Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 110, Lot 0077) - 203 Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 110, Lot 0073) - 211 Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 110, Lot 0069) - Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 110, Lot 0068) - 229 Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 130, Lot 0040) - 237 Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 130, Lot 0044) - 245 Kensington Oval (Section 1, Block 130, Lot 0048) - Pine Island (Section 1, Block 201, Lot 0001) (note: the underlying zoning for this parcel is ROS - Recreation Open Space);

now, therefore

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle, that the New Rochelle Zoning Map, forming part of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code, is hereby amended to include the above named properties in the Water View Overlay Zone.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Waterview Overlay Map Amendment Proposed 2. EAF WVO Map Amendment Proposed

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PETITION BY YOUTH STUDY BASKETBALL, LLC, RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING CODE, ZONING MAP - BLOCK 1490, LOTS 9 (PARTIAL) and 77, FROM NB-NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS, TO NB-2.0, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS - Ordinance approving the petition of Youth Study Basketball, LLC (“Petitioner”) and amending the New Rochelle Zoning map to rezone the parcels identified as Section 5, Block 1490, Lots 9 (partial) and 77, from NB-Neighborhood Business to NB-2.0-Neighborhood Business 2.0, forming part of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. (Intro. 10/7/19)

Introduction: The City has received a petition by Youth Study Basketball, LLC to amend the zoning map (Section 331-7 of the zoning code) as it pertains to two parcels located along the western boundary of the City, abutting the Village of Pelham. The parcels are identified as Section 5, Block 1490, Lots 9 (partial) and 77. The site is currently zoned NB-Neighborhood Business, and the petitioner is requesting that the property be designated as NB-2.0 - Neighborhood Business 2.0.

Review: The submitted petition pertains to a vacant piece of property that will allow an existing business to expand its footprint. The existing business is in Pelham, and is located to the south of the vacant site. Other commercial and light industrial uses are across the street, also in Pelham. A parking lot is located to the north of the site, serving a multi-family development to the northeast. Finally, lower density residential is located to the east, setback from the subject site with an existing vegetated buffer.

The site has been vacant for a significant period and would greatly benefit from the application of the NB-2.0 zoning. Compared to the existing zoning, the NB-2.0 zone allows the same uses, but a slight increase in height, an FAR of 2.0 versus 0.5, and a lot coverage of 100-percent as opposed to 50-percent. The preliminary design depicts how under the NB-2.0 zoning the site could be developed in an appropriate manner, providing a benefit to the City, improving the property, with minimal negative impacts on the surrounding.

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Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council set a public hearing on the proposed amendment and refer same to the Planning Board, the Village of Pelham and Westchester County Planning Board. It is also recommended that the City Council declare itself Lead Agency for the purposes of an environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) is attached.

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PETITION OF YOUTH STUDY BASKETBALL, LLC (“PETITIONER”) AND AMENDING THE NEW ROCHELLE ZONING MAP TO REZONE THE PARCELS IDENTIFIED AS SECTION 5, BLOCK 1490, LOTS 9 (PARTIAL) AND 77, FROM NB-NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS TO NB-2.0- NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS 2.0, FORMING PART OF CHAPTER 331, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE.

WHEREAS, the City has received a petition from Youth Study Basketball, LLC (“Petitioner”) to amend the zoning map (Section 331-7 of the zoning code) as it pertains to two parcels located along the western boundary of the City, abutting the Village of Pelham; and

WHEREAS, the parcels are identified as Section 5, Block 1490, Lots 9 (partial) and 77; and

WHEREAS, the site is currently zoned NB-Neighborhood Business, and the petitioner is requesting that the property be designated as NB-2.0-Neighborhood Business 2.0; and

WHEREAS, the submitted petition pertains to a vacant piece of property that will allow an existing business to expand its footprint; and

WHEREAS, the existing business is in Pelham, and is located to the south of the vacant site with other commercial and light industrial uses across the street, also in Pelham; and

WHEREAS, a parking lot is located to the north of the site, serving a multi-family development to the northeast, and lower density residential is located to the east, set back from the subject site with an existing vegetated buffer; and

WHEREAS, the site has been vacant for a significant period and would greatly benefit from the application of the NB-2.0 zoning; and

WHEREAS, compared to the existing zoning, the NB-2.0 zone allows the same uses, but a slight increase in height, an FAR of 2.0 versus 0.5, and a lot coverage of 100-percent as opposed to 50-percent; and

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WHEREAS, the preliminary design depicts how under the NB-2.0 zoning the site could be developed in an appropriate manner, providing a benefit to the City, improving the property, with minimal negative impacts on the surroundings; and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that the parcels identified as Section 5, Block 1490, Lots 9 (partial) and 77, be rezoned from the NB-Neighborhood Business to NB-2.0, Neighborhood Business 2.0; now, therefore

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. The petition of Youth Study Basketball, LLC (“Petitioner”) to rezone the parcels identified as Section 5, Block 1490, Lots 9 (partial) and 77, from NB-Neighborhood Business to NB-2.0, Neighborhood Business 2.0 is hereby approved.

Section 2. The New Rochelle Zoning Map, forming part of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code, is hereby amended by rezoning the parcels identified as Section 5, Block 1490, Lots 9 (partial) and 77, from NB-Neighborhood Business to NB-2.0, Neighborhood Business 2.0

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Youth Study Basketball EAF Signed 2. Youth Study Basketball Petition Map

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO - Resolution amending Resolution No. 186 of 2016 adopting the amended findings statement pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) relative to the adoption of the Downtown Overlay Zone. (Intro. 10/7/19)

New Rochelle established a 10-year vision for the future of downtown New Rochelle with its adoption of the Downtown Overlay Zone (“DOZ”) and corresponding Theoretical Development Scenario (“TDS”) in 2015. To date, a large part of this vision has come to fruition in the form of several downtown development and redevelopment projects approved and under construction.

The TDS originally conceived that, in addition to 6,370 new housing units, millions of square feet of nonresidential uses would be developed as well. Additionally, City Council has taken previous actions to amend the TDS to be responsive to real development demand in the downtown.

Today, the City continues to see residential demand in the downtown. The proposed amendment before City Council accommodates this additional demand in the DO-1 and DO-2 districts by reducing 53,000 square feet of nonmedical office space in DO-1 (from 853,000 to 800,000) and reducing 64,000 square feet of nonmedical office space in DO-2 (from 364,000 to 300,000).

Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council set a public hearing on the proposed amendment and refer same to the Planning Board and Westchester County Planning Board. It is also recommended that the City Council declare itself Lead Agency for the purposes of an environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) is attached. Staff recommends that the Council approve this petition pending the outcome of the public hearing and responses from the Planning Board and the Westchester County Planning Board.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 186 OF 2016 ADOPTING THE AMENDED FINDINGS STATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (“SEQRA”) RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION OF THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE.

WHEREAS, the City of New Rochelle established a 10-year vision for the future of downtown New Rochelle with its adoption of the Downtown Overlay Zone (“DOZ”) and corresponding Theoretical Development Scenario (“TDS”) in 2015; and

WHEREAS, to date, a large part of this vision has come to fruition in the form of several downtown development and redevelopment projects approved and under construction; and

WHEREAS, the TDS originally conceived that, in addition to 6,370 new housing units, millions of square feet of nonresidential uses would be developed as well; and

WHEREAS, additionally, the City Council has taken previous actions to amend the TDS to be responsive to real development demand in the downtown, and the City continues to see residential demand in the downtown; and

WHEREAS, the proposed amendment accommodates this additional demand in the DO-1 and DO-2 districts by reducing 53,000 square feet of nonmedical office space in DO-1 (from 853,000 to 800,000) and reducing 64,000 square feet of nonmedical office space in DO-2 (from 364,000 to 300,000); now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 186 of 2016 is hereby revised by reducing 53,000 square feet of nonmedical office space in DO-1 (from 853,000 to 800,000) and reducing 64,000 square feet of nonmedical office space in DO-2 (from 364,000 to 300,000) in the Theoretical Development Scenario; and be it further

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 186 of 2016 is hereby revised by adding 290 residential units (DU) in the DO-1 District, and 340 residential units (DU) in DO-2 in the Theoretical Development Scenario.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. September 2019 DOZ Amended TDS - SEQR Tech Memo 2. EAF DOZ TDS Update

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MEMORANDUM

Via Email

To: Luiz Aragon, Commissioner, New Rochelle Department of Development

From: Sarah K. Yackel, AICP, Principal, BFJ Planning Michael Beattie, PE, PTOE, Vice President, AKRF (Traffic)

Contact: T. 212.353.7375 F. 212.353.7494 E. [email protected]

Subject: New Rochelle Downtown Overlay Zone – September 2019 Revised Amended Theoretical Development Scenario

Date: September 19, 2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This September 2019 Revised Amended Theoretical Development Scenario (“TDS”) analyzes the impacts of adding an additional 630 residential units within the DO-1 and DO-2 districts; 290 units within DO-1 and 340 units within DO-2. These September 2019 TDS revisions also include a total reduction in the amount of nonmedical office space of 117,000; 53,000 within the DO-1 district and 64,000 within the DO-2 district. The September 2019 TDS follows several earlier memos (January, March and July) in 2019 which analyzed a shifting of units within the Downtown Overlay Zone (“DOZ”), and a 2016 TDS which analyzed additional square footage and residential units that were added to the DOZ. The addition of 630 units, as analyzed in this September 2019 TDS would result in an increase of 37 new students generated as compared to the July 2019 TDS. It would also result in traffic trip estimates that are similar to or less than were estimated in the July 2019 TDS. The increase in the number of school children generated is still below what was analyzed in the 2016 TDS, and therefore, the September 2019 TDS will not result in any new school impacts not previously analyzed in the GEIS and 2015 SEQR Findings Statement, as amended in 2016, 2017, and 2019. In addition, as a result of the reduction of nonmedical office space, the number of trips generated under this September 2019 TDS are similar to those analyzed in the July 2019 TDS, therefore no new impacts are anticipated that were not previously addressed in GEIS and SEQR Findings Statement as amended. The additional units have the potential to place additional pressure on the capacity of the City’s sewer infrastructure; however, the City Engineering Department has undertaken a sanitary sewer capacity evaluation and will undertake significant upgrades and improvements to the City’s sewer infrastructure to address capacity issues. The proposed 630 units were contemplated in the City’s capacity analysis; therefore no additional sewer infrastructure impacts will occur as a result of the proposed Amended TDS.

SEPTEMBER 2019 REVISED AMENDED THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO

In 2015, the New Rochelle City Council led a coordinated review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act [6NYCRR Part 617 (SEQR)] of the Downtown Overlay Zone (“DOZ”) and Zoning Map Amendments (the “Proposed Action”). The City Council review included the preparation of a Generic Environmental Impact Statement Attachment: September 2019 DOZ Amended TDS - SEQR Tech Memo (1795 : PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE BUCKHURST FISH & JACQUEMART, INC. 115 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10003 T. 212.353.7474 F. 212.353.749 Packet Pg. 28 3.a

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(“GEIS”), which considered potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed DOZ and culminated in the City Council’s adoption of SEQR Environmental Findings on December 8, 2015. The GEIS and SEQR Findings Statement for the DOZ established a Theoretical Development Scenario (TDS) for the DOZ and used the TDS as the baseline for the SEQR analysis (“GEIS TDS”).

While no specific development proposals were identified, the GEIS considered the potential for redevelopment, in order to address potential adverse environmental impacts at the earliest planning stages. The presumed uses and yields were estimated in order to determine the potential impacts of the DOZ as required by SEQR. Ultimately, the GEIS anticipated that the uses and nonresidential intensity/residential density of development that would be proposed on specific sites in the DOZ would be determined by a combination of factors, such as market conditions, property owner preferences and objectives, and economic factors.

In 2016, the City undertook refinements to the TDS as developers and property owners submitted site plan applications, and as specific development proposals began to move forward. The environmental review of the DOZ was generic in nature, and therefore could not anticipate exactly how much development would occur within the DOZ, or on which parcels it would be developed. Since there are multiple factors that influence whether a property owner would opt into the DOZ, it was expected that the TDS analyzed in the GEIS and SEQR Findings Statement would need to be adjusted once actual development proposals moved forward.

Therefore in September 2016, the City expanded the TDS to include additional square footage and residential units and undertook an associated SEQR review process to analyze potential impacts associated with the expanded TDS. In 2016, the TDS was revised to allow for 800 “floating” residential units which could be applied in any of the DO-1 through DO-5 Districts and 70 additional units were allocated to the DO-6 District, for a total of 6,370 units to be allowed throughout the entire DOZ. In December 2017, the City further refined the TDS to reallocate 56 of the designated floating units to the DO-6. In January 2019, the City made further refinements to the Amended TDS to move 22 of the remaining units allocated to DO-3 to the DO-2 District. This reallocation covered a short-fall in the total number of approved and requested units within the DO-2 District; no increase in the total number of residential units was proposed. In March 2019, the City reallocated 376 units from the DO-1, DO-4, and DO-5 to the DO-2 and DO-3. In July 2019, the City shifted 205 units from the DO‐1 to the DO‐2, and 80 units from the DO‐3 to the DO‐2.

Based on the 2016 SEQR analysis and subsequent SEQR reviews of each set of refinements made (last update in July 2019), it was found in each instance that the Amended TDS did not result in any new impacts not previously analyzed in the GEIS and 2015 SEQR Findings Statement. Table 1 below provides a breakdown of the July 2019 Adopted Amended TDS.

Now in the fourth year of project implementation, the residential component of the TDS is reaching its maximum build-out, and as specific projects move forward, additional refinements to the Amended TDS are again needed. The City is seeking to make adjustments to the Amended TDS to allow additional residential units within the DO-1 and Attachment: September 2019 DOZ Amended TDS - SEQR Tech Memo (1795 : PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE BUCKHURST FISH & JACQUEMART, INC. 115 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10003 T. 212.353.7474 F. 212.353.7494 Packet Pg. 29 3.a

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DO-2 districts. Specifically, the City is seeking to allow an additional 290 units within the DO-1 district and 340 units within the DO-2 district for a total of 630 additional units. This would bring the total number of residential units allowed under the DOZ TDS to 7,000. To balance potential traffic impacts within the DO-1 and DO-2 districts, the City is also proposing to reduce the square footage of allowable nonmedical office space by 53,000 in the DO-1 district and 64,000 in the DO-2 district.

Table 2 below provides a breakdown of the proposed allocation of additional residential units and the reduction in nonmedical office space. Based on applications received, the City is seeking to allow for additional residential density. In addition, to balance potential impacts, the City is also seeking to reduce the amount of nonmedical office space allowed within the DO-1 and DO-2 districts. The City is proposing a reduction of 117,000 square feet of nonmedical office space with 1.76 million square feet still allowed under the TDS.

According to the SEQR Findings Statement, “[t]he DGEIS, FGEIS, and Findings Statement evaluations are applicable to any application which is submitted in accordance with the DOZ Amendments, to the extent the thresholds set forth in [SEQR Findings Statement] Table 1 are not exceeded in aggregate and by DO Zone.” Therefore, the act of amending the TDS requires a reassessment of the potential impacts analyzed in the GEIS. This analysis is to ensure that no new potentially significant adverse impacts not previously analyzed in the 2015 GEIS and 2016 TDS arise from the reallocated units.

This technical memorandum provides a review of the current amendments to the TDS to determine whether the addition of units within the DOZ as outlined (and below in Table 2) will result in any new significant adverse environmental impacts not previously analyzed in the GEIS. Technical analyses are provided, where necessary, to demonstrate that the Amended TDS will not result in any new environmental impacts not previously analyzed. Based on the analysis provided herein, the Amended TDS will not result in any new impacts not previously analyzed in the GEIS and 2015 SEQR Findings Statement, as amended in 2016, 2017 and 2019. In addition, all of the mitigation measures, including the requirement that site-specific developments pay into a fair share mitigation fund, and other conditions set forth in the SEQR Findings Statement apply to the Amended TDS.

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Table 1: July 2019 Adopted DOZ Theoretical Development Scenario Office Medical Adult District Retail Restaurant Hotel Residential Student Independent Institutional Nonmedical Office Care Overlay (SF) (SF) (rooms) Units (DU) Housing (beds) Units (DU) (SF) (SF) (SF) (SF) DO-1 375,000 54,000 853,000 105,000 500 962 - - - 155,000 DO-2 430,000 32,400 364,000 157,500 500 4,202 500 192,000 375 200,000 DO-3 54,000 5,400 229,000 26,000 100 576 500 128,000 - 225,000 DO-4 162,000 21,400 208,000 26,000 - 172 - - - - DO-5 21,500 5,400 192,000 105,000 100 232 500 192,000 - 140,000 DO-6 21,500 5,400 31,000 21,000 - 226 - 128,000 - 55,000 Totals 1,064,000 124,000 1,877,000 440,500 1,200 6,370 1,500 640,000 375 775,000

Table 2: Proposed September 2019 Revised DOZ Theoretical Development Scenario Office Medical Student Adult District Retail Restaurant Hotel Residential Units Independent Institutional Nonmedical Office Housing Care Overlay (SF) (SF) (rooms) (DU) Units (DU) (SF) (SF) (SF) (beds) (SF) 800,000 1,252 DO-1 375,000 54,000 105,000 500 - - - 155,000 (-53,000) (+290) 300,000 4,542 DO-2 430,000 32,400 157,500 500 500 192,000 375 200,000 (-64,000) (+340) DO-3 54,000 5,400 229,000 26,000 100 576 500 128,000 - 225,000 DO-4 162,000 21,400 208,000 26,000 - 172 - - - - DO-5 21,500 5,400 192,000 105,000 100 232 500 192,000 - 140,000 DO-6 21,500 5,400 31,000 21,000 - 226 - 128,000 - 55,000 Totals 1,064,000 124,000 1,760,000 440,500 1,200 7,000 1,500 640,000 375 775,000 Attachment: September 2019 DOZ Amended TDS - SEQR Tech Memo (1795 : PROPOSED AMENDMENT

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EXPECTED IMPACTS AND FINDINGS

The SEQR Findings Statement, as amended, provides a summary of the impacts associated with adopting the Proposed Action, based on the evaluation of the TDS examined in the DGEIS, FGEIS and subsequent SEQR analysis in 2016, 2017 and 2019. An exceedance of these thresholds either in aggregate or by DO Zone requires further SEQR review. Table 3 below, includes the July 2019 Amended TDS impact parameters and provides a summary of exceedances of the TDS impact parameters associated with the addition of 630 units in DO-1 and DO-2. As demonstrated in Table 3, the Amended TDS will result in an increase in residential use, resident population, required parking spaces (increase of 0.7%) and water/wastewater usage (increase of 4%). The hourly traffic generation and the estimate of school-aged children are similar to what was previously analyzed (1 additional trip in the PM Peak Hour). The amendments to the TDS will result in a decrease in commercial square footage (117,000SF) and a corresponding decrease in the worker population of 376 workers. However, the additional residential units will result in more than $2.4 million1 in additional property tax revenues and $2.14 million in additional Faire Share Mitigation Funds (not shown in Table 3 - see Appendix A).

After review of the GEIS and subsequent SEQR analysis, it was determined that the addition to the TDS as outlined in Table 2 will not result in any new impacts to land use, zoning or public policy; community character; police and fire protection services; solid waste management; recreation; socioeconomics; parking; water resources; geology, soils and topography; air and noise; and construction. As currently required, development under the Amended TDS would also be required to pay into the Fair Share Mitigation Fund outlined in the GEIS and 2015 SEQR Findings Statement, as amended. All other mitigation measures required by the Findings Statement would also apply to the Amended TDS. Further, the need for site-specific impact investigations and the need for associated mitigation measures will be determined by the Planning Board during site plan review in conjunction with future site-specific SEQR (6 NYCRR Part 617) analysis. Collectively, these requirements ensure that the Amended TDS will not result in any new impacts not previously addressed during the SEQR review process.

With respect to potential impacts on the provision of educational services, the transportation network, and impact on sewer infrastructure, it was determined that updated analysis of the potential impacts associated with the Amended TDS is warranted. The following presents and analysis of the potential for school, traffic, and sewer impacts.

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Table 3: 2017 Adopted TDS vs. July 2019 Revised TDS – Comparison of Impact Parameters Adopted Theoretical Revised Amended Theoretical Parameter Development Scenario Thresholds Development Scenario Thresholds Change (2019) (2019) 6,370 Total 7,000 Total +630 1,274 - Studio 1,400 - Studio +126 Residential Units (DU) 3,185 – 1 BR 3,311 – 1 BR +315 1,274 - 2 BR 1,400 - 2 BR +126 637 - 3 BR 700 - 3 BR +63 Student Housing (beds) 1,500 1,500 0 Independent Units (DU) 375 375 0 Retail (SF) 1,064,000 1,064,000 0 Restaurant (SF) 124,000 124,000 0 Office Nonmedical (SF) 1,877,000 1,760,000 -117,000 Medical Office (SF) 440,500 440,500 0 Hotel (rooms) 720,000 (1,200 Units) 720,000 (1,200 Units) 0 Adult Care (SF) 640,000 (375 Units) 640,000 (375 Units) 0 Institutional (SF) 775,000 775,000 0 Total Residences (dwelling units) 6,370 7,000 +630 Total Nonresidential Floor Area (SF) 6,540,500 6,423,500 -117,000 Parking 11,993 spaces1 12,078 spaces1 +85 AM Peak Hour Trip Generation 5,796 vehicles/hour (vph)2 5,796 vehicles/hour (vph)2 0 PM Peak Hour Trip Generation 7,173 vph2 7,174 vph2 +1 Total Wastewater Generation/ 2,540,175 gpd3 2,643,850 gpd3 +103,675 Water Use Annual Total Property Tax Revenues $76,449,2204 $78,853,4184 +$2,404,198 Projected Sales Tax Revenue $48,777,0694 $48,777,0694 0 Residential Population: persons 13,2205 14,4035 +1,183 School-age Children: students 3626 3626 0 Employees: persons 11,3767 11,0007 -376 Notes: 1. Per DOZ Amendments and City of New Rochelle Zoning Code; the September 2019 parking calculation assumes that a 40% parking reduction is achieved for the new residential units. 2. Calculated using the same methodology as used in the GEIS. 3. Total water use/wastewater generation is based on 100/gpd/person as provided by Suez Water for the TDS, and 0.125 gpd/SF for commercial uses, plus additional demand factor to account for restaurant/wet commercial uses. 4. Calculate using the same methodology as was used in the 2015 GEIS (see DGEIS pages 3.4-17 – 3.4-20). 5. Population was calculated using New York State per capita multipliers from “Residential Demographic Multipliers, Estimates of Occupants of New Housing,” Rutgers University Center for Urban Policy Research, June 2006. 6. Student estimate was calculated using student multipliers set forth in “New Rochelle School Capacity Study, Final Report.” The estimate of school children generated by the TDS based on the actual unit mix of approved and planned projects is less than was estimated in the 2016 SEQR analysis. 7. Calculated using the same methodology as used in the DGEIS, Table 3.4-25. Attachment: September 2019 DOZ Amended TDS - SEQR Tech Memo (1795 : PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE

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Educational Services The City of New Rochelle retained WXY Architecture and Urban Design (“WXY”) to conduct a separate analysis of school resources, to determine an estimated number of school children to be generated from future development, and examine options to address the needs of targeted schools that may experience capacity issues as growth under the DOZ TDS occurs. Based on the analyses conducted by WXY, it was determined that impacts requiring mitigation are likely to occur at Trinity Elementary and New Rochelle High School during the build-out period associated with the TDS. As the 2016 Amended TDS included an additional 870 residential units over what was analyzed in the GEIS, the total number of estimated school children increased by 47 students, from 312 to 362 (see Table 4 below). The 2016 SEQR Technical Memorandum analyzing the increase in total units concluded that the impacts requiring mitigation at Trinity Elementary and New Rochelle High School would persist and that the impacts to these schools from the increase would be minor and that the mitigation measures, in the form of contributions to the Fair Share Mitigation Fund, set forth in the GEIS would serve to mitigate any potential impact. Accordingly, the school generation estimates outlined below in Table 4 were adopted by the City in 2016.

Table 4: 2016 DOZ Amended TDS - Adopted School Child Generation Estimates Number of Unit Type % of Units Multiplier Total Units Studio 20% 1,274 0 0 1-Bedroom 50% 3,185 0.014 45 2-Bedroom 20% 1,274 0.141 181 3-Bedroom 10% 637 0.213 136 TOTAL 6,370 362

It is important to note that in 2016, when the GEIS school child generation analysis was updated, the update relied on the same assumptions used in the WXY study. At the time the actual breakdown of units approved or planned was not known so the GEIS assumption of 20% studios, 50% one-bedroom, 20% two-bedroom, and 10% three-bedroom were used in the analysis. However, the City now has a list of the actual unit mix of approved and planned developments for all units in each DO district. As of July 2019 the actual unit mix for approved and planned projects using the rates contained in WXY’s “New Rochelle School Capacity Study” is outlined in Table 5 below. Based on these approved and planned projects, the estimated number of school children to be generated as of July 2019 was estimated to be 309 students, rather than the 362 projected in the 2016 Amended Findings (see Tables 4 and 5). However, as the GEIS and Findings Statement, as amended, analyzed the impact of 362 school children, the impact parameter table (Table 3 above) was not been updated in July 2019 as this number is more conservative. Attachment: September 2019 DOZ Amended TDS - SEQR Tech Memo (1795 : PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE

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Table 5: 2019 Actual School Generation Estimates as of July 2019

New Rochelle PUMS-Based Students Generated by 2019 Actual Amended TDS (6,370 units)* Multipliers DOZ

DO-1 % of Unit Type Number of Units Units** Studio 24.5% 193 0 0 1-Bedroom 43.0% 484 0.014 6 2-Bedroom 22.5% 193 0.141 30 3-Bedroom 10.0% 97 0.213 20 TOTAL 962 56 DO-2 % of Unit Type Number of Units Units Studio 22.4% 944 0 0 1-Bedroom 47.7% 1941 0.014 28 2-Bedroom 29.1% 1187 0.141 172 3-Bedroom 0.8% 45 0.213 7 TOTAL 4,202 207 DO-3 % of Unit Type Number of Units Units Studio 20.7% 119 0 0 1-Bedroom 54.9% 316 0.014 4 2-Bedroom 24.4% 141 0.141 20 3-Bedroom 0.0% 0 0.213 0 TOTAL 576 24

DO-4 % of Unit Type Number of Units Units Studio 30.81% 53 0 0 1-Bedroom 37.21% 64 0.014 1 2-Bedroom 31.98% 55 0.141 8 3-Bedroom 0.00% 0 0.213 0 TOTAL 172 9

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Table 5: 2019 Actual School Generation Estimates as of July 2019, Continued DO-5 % of Unit Type Number of Units Units Studio 56.03% 130 0 0 1-Bedroom 44.83% 104 0.014 2 2-Bedroom -0.86% -2 0.141 -1 3-Bedroom 0.00% 0 0.213 0 TOTAL 232 1 DO-6 % of Unit Type Number of Units Units Studio 23.45% 53 0 0 1-Bedroom 50.88% 115 0.014 2 2-Bedroom 22.12% 50 0.141 8 3-Bedroom 3.54% 8 0.213 2 TOTAL 226 12 TOTAL DO-1 and DO-2 5,164 263 TOTAL DO-1 - DO-6 6,370 309 Source: City of New Rochelle Department of Development, July 2019. Notes: *The bedroom mix is based on approved and anticipated/planned projects in the pipeline. **The actual bedroom mix of the units located within the DO-1 district is unknown at this time; therefore, the bedroom mix assumptions used in the 2015 GEIS and 2016 SEQR Tech memo are used herein as they represent the worst case.

The City is currently seeking to add an additional 630 units within the DO-1 and DO-2 districts. The exact unit mix of potential new projects is unknown at this time, so using the same conservative methodology used in the WXY/GEIS analysis, the new units are estimated to generate approximately 37 additional students (see Table 6 below) for a total of 346 students to be generated by the amended DOZ TDS.

Table 6: September 2019 Proposed Revised TDS - School Child Generation Estimates Number of Unit Type % of Units Multiplier Total Units Studio 20% 126 0 0 1-Bedroom 50% 315 0.014 5 2-Bedroom 20% 126 0.141 18 3-Bedroom 10% 63 0.213 14 TOTAL 630 +37

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The July 2019 TDS reallocation analyzed 309 students, which is 37 students fewer than the 346 students analyzed in this September 2019 TDS. Although this is an increase from the July 2019 TDS, the number of students is still below the 362 students estimated under the 2016 Amended TDS and Findings Statement. Since the overall number of school children generated by the September 2019 TDS is less than what was analyzed in the 2016 SEQR Technical Memorandum and amended Findings Statement, no new significant impacts are anticipated to occur as a result of the current reallocation of units.

In addition to the planned and approved units generating fewer students than were analyzed in the 2016 Amended TDS, birthrates in the United States are also declining, likely due to economic distress caused by the Great Recession between 2008 and 2012. According to the Wall Street Journal, birthrates dropped by roughly 13% from 2007 to 2012. Data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that in 2015, the U.S. birth rate reached a 30-year low. This national trend was also observed in Westchester County, where births have declined by 22.8 percent since 2000, and a record low number of births were recorded in 2016.2 Corresponding to these trends, enrollment at both Columbus Elementary and Trinity Elementary has also declined in the three years since adoption of the DOZ and GEIS. As demonstrated in Table 7 below, enrollment at Columbus Elementary and Trinity Elementary has declined by 2.9% (24 students) and 6.2% (56 students), respectively. Given declining enrollment at the two schools most likely to receive new students from the proposed 630 units, coupled with the overall reduction in students analyzed in the 2016 Amended TDS and SEQR Findings Statement, no new significant impacts are anticipated to occur.

Table 7: Change in Enrollment at Columbus and Trinity Elementary Schools Enrollment School Difference % Change 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 Columbus Elementary 826 816 802 -24 -2.9% Trinity Elementary 904 864 848 -56 -6.2% Sources: New York State Department of Education, 2019; https://data.nysed.gov/profile.php?instid=800000035159

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Traffic

This memorandum provides a trip generation comparison for the adopted July 2019 TDS land use program versus the proposed September 2019 TDS land use program (see Tables 1 and 2 above). The September 2019 TDS, would increase the number of residential units and decrease the square footage of the nonmedical office land use in DO-1 and DO-2.

• DO-1 Adjustments o Increase of 290 residential units o Decrease of 53,000 square feet of non-medical office use

• DO-2 Adjustments o Increase of 340 residential units o Decrease of 64,000 square feet of non-medical office use

Trip generations rates established in the 2015 GEIS and applied to the July 2019 TDS were utilized to develop the trip generation estimates for the September 2019 TDS. Table 8 provides a trip generation comparison for each District Overlay. A detailed trip generation breakdown by land use is provided in Appendix B.

Table 8 - TDS Trip Generation Comparison DO-1 DO-2 DO-3 DO-4 DO-5 DO-6 TDS AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM July 2019 1,957 2,286 1,860 2,531 600 739 555 674 573 688 218 255 Sept 2019 1,949 2,287 1,849 2,531 600 739 555 674 573 688 218 255 Net Change1 -8 1 -11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: 1. Net Change = Sept 2019 minus July 2019 Source: AKRF, 2019

As shown in Table 8, the September 2019 TDS would result in trip estimates that are similar to or less than the July 2019 TDS trip estimates in DO-1 and DO-2 and no changes in DO-3, 4, 5 and 6. Therefore, the analysis and findings presented for the July 2019 TDS would be applicable to the September 2019 TDS land use program; no new traffic impacts are anticipated as a result of the new residential units within DO-1 and DO-2. .

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Sewer The additional 630 residential units have the potential to place additional pressure on the capacity and function of the City’s sewer infrastructure. As outlined above, the new units have the potential to result in a net increase of approximately 103,6753 gpd of additional wastewater. The 2015 GEIS and Adopted Finding Statement, as amended, analyzed the need for improvements to the City’s aging sewer infrastructure resulting from implementation of the DOZ TDS and stated that “the City wastewater and stormwater system will be improved through required infrastructure improvements that will reduce I&I.” The GEIS and Findings Statement further stated that “improvements to the City’s wastewater distribution network were identified as necessary to accommodate future development” and will be funded through the Fair Share Mitigation Fund. Accordingly, the City Engineering Department has undertaken a sanitary sewer capacity evaluation and will undertake recommended upgrades and improvements to the City’s sewer infrastructure to address capacity issues. These improvements will replace old deteriorated piping and manholes that are prone to infiltration that cause storm water leading to the New Rochelle Sewage Plant. To meet the hydraulic capacity requirements and update the sewer system to meet current standards to support the development of DOZ project sites, approximately 20,000 feet of sanitary sewer main and over 120 sanitary sewer manholes in the City of New Rochelle downtown area will need to be replaced. The evaluation study, completed in 2019, includes residential development associated with the TDS as well as potential additional units, including the currently proposed 630 units. Construction of the first phase of the sewer improvements is underway. In addition, the additional 630 units will generate approximately $2.14 million in additional Fair Share Mitigation funds; a portion of these funds will go towards implementation of the sewer evaluation study. Therefore, the proposed 630 units were contemplated in the City’s capacity analysis and associated improvements. Accordingly, no additional sewer infrastructure impacts will occur as a result of the proposed Amended TDS.

Conclusions Per this memorandum, the TDS and TDS Impact Parameters (SEQR Findings Statement Tables 1 and 2) have been updated (see Tables 9 and 10 below) to reflect the Amended TDS described and analyzed herein. Based on the above analysis, the Amended TDS will not result in any new impacts not previously analyzed in the GEIS and 2015 SEQR Findings Statement, as amended. All of the mitigation measures and other conditions set forth in the SEQR Findings Statement apply to the Amended TDS. In addition, the measures set forth in the SEQR Findings Statement that may be applicable to future site-specific development projects in the DOZ also apply to the Amended TDS (see Findings Statement pages 44-47). These mitigation measures and future action requirements ensure that the DOZ, under either the GEIS TDS or the Amended TDS, will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.

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Table 9: DOZ – September 2019 Revised Theoretical Development Scenario Office Medical Student Adult District Retail Restaurant Hotel Residential Independent Institutional Nonmedical Office Housing Care Overlay (SF) (SF) (rooms) Units (DU) Units (DU) (SF) (SF) (SF) (beds) (SF) DO-1 375,000 54,000 800,000 105,000 500 1,252 - - - 155,000 DO-2 430,000 32,400 300,000 157,500 500 4,542 500 192,000 375 200,000 DO-3 54,000 5,400 229,000 26,000 100 576 500 128,000 - 225,000 DO-4 162,000 21,400 208,000 26,000 - 172 - - - - DO-5 21,500 5,400 192,000 105,000 100 232 500 192,000 - 140,000 DO-6 21,500 5,400 31,000 21,000 - 226 - 128,000 - 55,000 Totals 1,064,000 124,000 1,760,000 440,500 1,200 7,000 1,500 640,000 375 775,000

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Table 10: Revised Amended Theoretical Development Scenario - Impact Parameters (September 2019) Proposed Action Theoretical Development Scenario Parameter Thresholds 7,000 Total 1,400 - Studio Residential Units (DU) 3,311 – 1 BR 1,400 - 2 BR 700 - 3 BR Student Housing (beds) 1,500 Independent Units (DU) 375 Retail (SF) 1,064,000 Restaurant (SF) 124,000 Office Nonmedical (SF) 1,760,000 Medical Office (SF) 440,500 Hotel (rooms) 720,000 (1,200 Units) Adult Care (SF) 640,000 (375 Units) Institutional (SF) 775,000 Total Residences (dwelling units) 7,000 Total Nonresidential Floor Area (SF) 6,423,500 Parking 12,078 spaces1 AM Peak Hour Trip Generation 5,796 vehicles/hour (vph)2 PM Peak Hour Trip Generation 7,174 vph2 Total Wastewater Generation/ Water Use 2,643,850 gpd3 Annual Total Property Tax Revenues $78,853,4184 Projected Sales Tax Revenue $48,777,0694 Residential Population: persons 14,4035 School-age Children: students 3626 Employees: persons 11,0007 Notes: 1. Per DOZ Amendments and City of New Rochelle Zoning Code. 2. Calculated using the same methodology as used in the GEIS. See Transportation section below for analysis. 3. Total water use/wastewater generation is based on 100/gpd/person as provided by United Water for the TDS, and 0.125 gpd/SF for commercial uses, plus additional demand factor to account for restaurant/wet commercial uses as provided by United Water New Rochelle for the Amended Theoretical Development Program. 4. Calculate using the same methodology as was used in the 2015 GEIS (see DGEIS pages 3.4-17 – 3.4-20). 5. Population was calculated using New York State per capita multipliers from “Residential Demographic Multipliers, Estimates of Occupants of New Housing,” Rutgers University Center for Urban Policy Research, June 2006. 6. Student estimate was calculated using student multipliers set forth in “New Rochelle School Capacity Study, Final Report.” The estimate of school children generated by the TDS based on the actual unit mix of approved and planned projects is less than was estimated in the 2016 SEQR analysis. 7. Calculated using the same methodology as used in the DGEIS, Table 3.4-25.

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Appendix A

Amended TDS Tax Revenues and Fair Share Mitigation Payment The Amended TDS will generate additional property taxes over and above the $76.45 million in property taxes projected for the GEIS and 2015 SEQR Findings Statement, as amended in 2016, 2017, and 2019, adding to the fiscal benefits of the project. Applying the same methodology as was used in the DGEIS (see pages 3.4-17 – 3.4- 21), the total assessed value of the Amended TDS is $2.08 million (see Tables 1 through 3). Based on this assessed value, the total additional projected taxes generated by the Amended TDS is approximately $2.4 million (see Table 4).

Table 1: Assessed Valuation: Amended TDS – New Residential Uses (870 Units)1 Rental Units2 Gross Annual Rents $17,524,080 Loss from Vacancies 10% Loss from Expenses 35% Net Income $9,638,244 Capitalization Rate 0.11 Estimated Market Value $87,620,400 Equalization Rate 0.0293 Assessed Value $2,567,278 Notes: 1. This analysis follows the same methodology as was used in the 2015 GEIS (see DGEIS pages 3.4-17 – 3.4-20). 2. For purposes of this analysis it is assumed that all 870 units are rental units.

Table 2: Assessed Valuation: Reduction in Nonmedical Office1 Nonmedical Office Average Gross Annual Rent $24.00/SF Size -117,000 Estimated Gross Income $2,808,000 Loss from Vacancies 5% Loss from Expenses 30% Net Income $1,825,200 Capitalization Rate 0.11 Estimated Market Value $16,592,727 Equalization Rate 0.0293 Assessed Value -$486,167 1. This analysis follows the same methodology as was used in the 2015 GEIS (see DGEIS pages 3.4-17 – 3.4-20).

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Table 3: Assessed Valuation1 Non-Medical Office -$486,167 Residential Rental Units $2,567,278 Total: Proposed Action $2,081,111 1. This analysis follows the same methodology as was used in the 2015 GEIS (see DGEIS pages 3.4-17 – 3.4-20).

Table 4: Amended TDS – New Projected Taxes (Amended DOZ) 1

Current Tax Rate (per Percent of Total Tax Taxing Jurisdiction $1,000 Assessed Projected Tax Revenue Distribution Valuation)

County Tax 183.392 15.90% $381,639 County Tax 120.638 10.40% $251,048 Sewer Tax 51.448 4.50% $107,063 Refuse Tax 11.306 1.00% $23,528 City Tax 208.357 18.00% $433,591 School Tax 728.684 63.10% $1,516,391 Library Tax 17.259 1.50% $35,916 Business Improvement 17.617 1.50% $36,661 District Tax TOTAL: ALL TAXING 1,155.31 100.00% $2,404,198 JURISDICTIONS Notes: Notes: 1. This analysis follows the same methodology as was used in the 2015 GEIS (see DGEIS pages 3.4-17 – 3.4-20).

Fair Share Mitigation The Amended TDS will generate additional payments into the Fair Share Mitigation Fund. Applying the same methodology as was used in the GEIS to the updated Fair Share Mitigation Rates (2018), it is estimated that an additional $2.16 million in mitigation funds could be generated by the project (see Tables 5 through 7 below).

Table 5: Per SF Mitigation Amounts (2018) Per SF Mitigation Amount (2018) Applicable Use Categories $1.25 Retail, Restaurant, Non-Medical Office, Medical Office, Institutional $2.50 Studio Residences $3.00 One-Bedroom Residences $4.00 Two-Bedroom Residences $5.00 Three-Bedroom Residences * The Per Square Foot and Per Space Mitigation amounts will be increased by 3% per year.

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Table 6: Adjustment Factors Adjustment Factor Based on Percent of Available Theoretical Development Scenario Applicable Use Categories O%-10% 10%-20% 20%-50% 50%-67% 67-100% Medical Office, Non-Medical Office and 50% 75% 100% 107.5% 125% Institutional Studio Residences 90% 100% 105% 117.5% 130% One-Bedroom Residences 90% 100% 105% 117.5% 130% Two-Bedroom Residences 100% 100% 110% 122.5% 135.% Three-Bedroom Residences 100% 105% 115% 127.5% 140%

Table 7: Estimated Additional Fair Share Mitigation Funds Generated by Amended TDS Per SF Adjustment Fair Share Type Units SF/Unit Total SF Mitigation Fee Factor Mitigation Funds Nonmedical office space -117,000 $1.25 50% $-73,125 Studio 126 575 72,450 $2.50 130% $235,463 1-Bedroom 315 741 233,415 $3.00 130% $910,319 2-Bedroom 126 875 110,250 $4.00 135% $595,350 3-Bedroom 63 1,125 70,875 $5.00 140% $496,125 Total $2,164,131

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APPENDIX B: TDS TRIP GENERATION ATTACHMENTS

Table B-1 July 2019 TDS Trip Generation Estimates DO-1 DO-2 DO-3 DO-4 DO-5 DO-6 TDS AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM Retail 169 654 194 750 24 94 73 282 10 37 10 37 Restaurant & Bar 687 418 412 251 69 42 272 166 69 42 69 42 Office-Nonmedical 625 597 267 255 168 160 153 146 141 134 23 22 Medical Office 118 176 177 264 29 44 29 44 118 176 24 35 Hotel Keys 125 141 125 141 25 28 0 0 25 28 0 0 Residential 101 127 441 555 60 76 28 36 38 48 37 47 Student Housing 0 0 26 33 26 33 0 0 40 52 0 0 Adult Care 0 0 13 14 8 10 0 0 13 14 8 10 Independent Living 0 0 35 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Institutional 132 173 170 224 191 252 0 0 119 157 47 62

District Overlay 1,957 2,286 1,860 2,531 600 739 555 674 573 688 218 255 Total

Table B-2 September 2019 TDS Trip Generation Estimates DO-1 DO-2 DO-3 DO-4 DO-5 DO-6 TDS AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM Retail 169 654 194 750 24 94 73 282 10 37 10 37 Restaurant & Bar 687 418 412 251 69 42 272 166 69 42 69 42 Office-Nonmedical 587 560 220 210 168 160 153 146 141 134 23 22 Medical Office 118 176 177 264 29 44 29 44 118 176 24 35 Hotel Keys 125 141 125 141 25 28 0 0 25 28 0 0 Residential 131 165 477 600 60 76 28 36 38 48 37 47 Student Housing 0 0 26 33 26 33 0 0 40 52 0 0 Adult Care 0 0 13 14 8 10 0 0 13 14 8 10 Independent Living 0 0 35 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Institutional 132 173 170 224 191 252 0 0 119 157 47 62

District Overlay 1,949 2,287 1,849 2,531 600 739 555 674 573 688 218 255 Total

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING CODE, RE: DAY- CARE CENTERS - Ordinance amending Section 331-133.6, Day-care centers, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. (Intro. 10/7/19)

Introduction: Day-care centers are currently permitted in the DMU-Downtown Mixed Use, DMUR-Downtown Mixed Use Urban Renewal, and the NB-H Neighborhood Business-Hospital districts. Like all land use categories, this use poses its own unique set of challenges. As discussed below, a zoning amendment is recommended to ensure that day-care centers are located in a manner that furthers the goals and objectives of the downtown.

Review: There are numerous day-care operations in the downtown and elsewhere throughout the City. This use provides an important service for families, but can be detrimental to the economy, traffic and parking if there is an overabundance. In order to mitigate negative impacts, it is recommended that this use be restricted by zoning to not be within 500-feet of each other in the downtown area, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 331-113.6. Draft zoning language is attached.

Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council set a public hearing on the proposed amendment and refer same to the Planning Board, and Westchester County Planning Board. It is also recommended that the City Council declare itself Lead Agency for the purposes of an environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) is attached. Staff recommends that the Council approve this amendment pending the outcome of the public hearing and responses from the City’s Planning Board, and the Westchester County Planning Board.

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 331-113.6, DAY-CARE CENTERS, OF CHAPTER 331, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. Section 331-113.6, Day-care centers, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle is hereby amended as follows:

§ 331-113.6 Day-care centers.

The Planning Board may issue a special permit for a day-care center subject to the following:

A. Day-care centers shall be no more than 15,000 square feet in area.

B. Submission by the applicant and acceptance by the Board of a satisfactory transportation management and parking plan showing the proposed utilization of the site and detailing the steps to be taken by the applicant to address traffic flow and safety concerns.

C. Day-care centers shall not be within 500 feet of each other.

Matter underlined added.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Day Care EAF Signed

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, CHAPTER 270, SIGNS - Ordinance amending Section 270-2, Word usage; definitions; Section 270-4, Restrictions; Section 270-9, Design and lettering, of Chapter 270, Signs; and Section 133-1, Enumeration of Fees, of Chapter 133, Fees, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. (Intro. 10/7/19)

Currently, there are no restrictions should a business desire to close off 100% of its window area with blinds, shutters or similar. Should a business want to creatively or artistically cover its windows, there is a restriction that the business cannot exceed 15% of its cumulative window area with signage. The proposed amendment before City Council provides an avenue for businesses to exceed the 15% requirement subject to design and approval by the Municipal Art Commission.

City Staff recommend that Chapter 270, Section 9 Design and Lettering be amended to allow for artistic window displays exceeding 15% of the cumulative total window area as approved by the Municipal Art Commission, and Chapter 270 Attachment 1 Table of Permitted Signs be amended to add the same. Further, City Staff recommend that the corresponding Chapter 133, Fees be amended to include a fee for permanent window coverings.

Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council set a public hearing on the proposed amendment and refer same to the Municipal Art Commission and Westchester County Planning Board. It is also recommended that the City Council declare itself Lead Agency for the purposes of an environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) is attached. Staff recommends that the Council approve this petition pending the outcome of the public hearing and responses from the Municipal Art Commission and the Westchester County Planning Board.

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 270-2, WORD USAGE; DEFINITIONS; SECTION 270-4, RESTRICTIONS; SECTION 270-9, DESIGN AND LETTERING, OF CHAPTER 270, SIGNS; AND SECTION 133-1, ENUMERATION OF FEES, OF CHAPTER 133, FEES, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE.

WHEREAS, currently there are no restrictions should a business desire to close off 100% of its window area with blinds, shutters or similar; and

WHEREAS, should a business want to creatively or artistically cover its windows, there is a restriction that the business cannot exceed 15% of its cumulative window area with signage; and

WHEREAS, the proposed amendment provides an avenue for businesses to exceed the 15% requirement subject to design and approval by the Municipal Art Commission; and

WHEREAS, City staff has recommended that Chapter 270, Section 9, Design and lettering, be amended to allow for artistic window displays exceeding 15% of the cumulative total window area as approved by the Municipal Art Commission, and Chapter 270, Attachment 1, Table of Permitted Signs, be amended to add the same; and

WHEREAS, City staff recommend that the corresponding Chapter 133, Fees, be amended to include a fee for permanent window coverings; now, therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. § 270-2, Word usage; definitions, of Chapter 270, Signs, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle is hereby amended as follows:

§ 270-2. Word usage; definitions.

A. Customary meaning. Except where specifically defined herein, all words used in this chapter shall carry their customary meanings. Words used in the present tense include the future, the plural includes the singular and the singular includes the plural. The work “shall” is intended to be mandatory.

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[WINDOW SIGN] [A sign visible from a sidewalk, street or other public place, affixed or painted on glass or other window material, or located inside within two feet of the window, but not including graphics in connection with customary window display of products.]

WINDOW COVERING An artistic or graphical advertising, visible from a sidewalk, street or other public place, affixed or painted on glass or other window material and as approved by the Municipal Art Commission.

Section 2. § 270-4, Restrictions, of Chapter 270, Signs, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle is hereby amended as follows:

§ 270-4. Restrictions.

I. No sign shall be painted, attached, pasted, covered, wrapped or applied directly onto the exterior of a building or structure except as approved by the Municipal Art Commission.

Section 3. § 270-9, Design and lettering, of Chapter 270, Signs, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle is hereby amended as follows:

§ 270-9. Design and lettering.

C. Permanent and/or temporary signs on windows and doors, including window coverings, shall have letters no larger than 12 inches in height nor occupy more than 15% cumulatively of the total area of windows and doors. Temporary signs on windows and doors shall not require a permit if they do not occupy more than 15% cumulatively of the total area of windows and doors. The fifteen-percent computation shall be based on any window and door areas inside of decorative borders, if any. Permanent signs on windows and doors occupying over 15% of the total area of windows and doors shall require permits and approval from the Municipal Arts Commission. Area should be measured inside of decorative border.

Section 4. Section 133-1, Enumeration of fees, is hereby amended as follows:

§ 133-1. Enumeration of fees.

The following schedule of fees is hereby established with respect to licenses, permits, registrations, documents and activities required or regulated under the provisions of various chapters of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. Specific requirements and regulations for the following shall be as set forth in the chapter to which reference is made below. The following

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schedule of fees shall expire at the end of each calendar year, commencing December 31, 2006, unless renewed and/or amended prior thereto.

Code Section Type of Fee Amount

§ 270-5 Signs

Window signs and window coverings $120.00

Matter [bracketed] deleted. Matter underlined added.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. SIGNED EAF- CHAPTER 270 SIGNS 2. NE0964-270a Table of Permitted Signs dm

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Table of Permitted Signs City of New Rochelle [Amended 9-16-1997 by Ord. No. 191-97; 1-20-2015 by Ord. No. 19-2015]

Maximum Maximum Maximum Height of Height of Any Number of Maximum Any Attached Detached Special Signs for Area of Signs Sign Sign Regulations and Zone Use of Signs Kind of Sign Any 1 Use for any 1 Use (feet) (feet) Exceptions

Residential zones Buildings Identification 1 3 square feet § 270-3H 12 4 No permit required (See § 270-12) Professional Identification 1 ½ square foot § 270-3J 12 4 Real estate “For Sale” 1 4 square feet § 270-3F 12 4

Other permitted Identification 1 8 square feet § 270-3K 14 8 Permit required uses

All zones other All zoning uses Wall 1 per street front The cumulative total of: Roofline 15 Permit required than residential § 270-8H(1) per use 1. For the first 16 feet of § 270-9E directory, 1 per frontage used by actual complex tenant: 2 square feet per foot § 270-8H(2) detached sign, of frontage. 1 per project in addition to 2. For the next 44 feet of wall sign. frontage used by actual tenant: 1 square foot per foot of frontage. 3. For any frontage above 60 feet used by actual tenant: 0.75 square foot per foot of frontage All zoning uses Political § 270-7H No permit required All zoning uses Temporary signs 8 square feet- § 270-7B Roofline 8 Permit required All zoning uses Temporary signs on 15% of window area N/A N/A No permit required windows and doors § 270-9C

All zoning uses Permanent Subject to Approval by N/A N/A N/A MAC Aproval required Window the Municipal Art Coverings Commission

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RE: PROPOSED HISTORIC LANDMARKING OF LELAND CASTLE - Resolution designating Leland Castle as a historic landmark (Intro. 10/7/19)

Introduction: The City’s Historic Landmark Review Board (HLRB) received an application to designate Leland Castle, located on the College of New Rochelle property (now part of Mercy College), as a local historic landmark. The City’s Historian, Barbara Davis, submitted the application. After reviewing the application, the HLRB voted to recommend to Council that the site be landmarked. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the City Code, the recommendation is now before Council to review and set a hearing if it chooses.

Review: Completed in 1859, Leland Castle has long been a notable structure in the City of New Rochelle. The Gothic Revival building was originally built as a summer retreat for a wealthy New Yorker, but has most recently been used for as an administrative building for the College of New Rochelle.

In order to be designated as an historic landmark, a building, structure or piece of land must meet one or more the following characteristics:

(1) Association with persons or events of historic significance to the City, region, state or nation. (2) Illustrative of historic growth and development of the City, region, state or nation. (3) In case of structures, embodying distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction or representing the work of a master or possessing unique architectural and artistic qualities or representing a significant and distinguishable entity. (4) Which has been duly included on the National Register of Historic Places maintained by the United States Secretary of the Interior or which has been duly included on the New York State Historic and Natural Districts Inventory or New York State Archaeological Site Inventory maintained by the New York State Board of Historic Preservation.

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Leland Castle meets the first three of these characteristics. Based on the application submitted by the City Historian, as well as the recommendation received by the HLRB, it is recommended that Council designate Leland Castle as a historic landmark. Copies of the City Historian’s application, the HLRB resolution, and an Environmental Assessment Form are attached for reference.

Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council set a public hearing on the proposed landmarking and refer same to the Planning Board and Westchester County Planning Board. It is also recommended that the City Council declare itself Lead Agency for the purposes of an environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

Staff recommends that the Council landmark this structure pending the outcome of the public hearing and responses from the City’s Planning Board, and the Westchester County Planning Board.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION DESIGNATING LELAND CASTLE AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK.

WHEREAS, the City of New Rochelle received an application from the City Historian to designate Leland Castle, located on the College of New Rochelle property (now part of Mercy College) as a historic landmark; and

WHEREAS, after reviewing the application, the Historic Landmark and Review Board (HLRB) voted to recommend to Council that the site be landmarked; and

WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark and Review Board finds that the property includes several features that meet the criteria required for designation:

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Rochelle, that Leland Castle is hereby designated as a historic landmark.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Leland Castle EAF Signed 2. Barbara Davis Nomination of Leland Castle 3. Backup documents re Leland Castle 4. HLRB Recommendation re Leland Castle

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS UNDER EDPL - Resolution of the City Council initiating proceedings under the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law relative to site acquisition of 813 Main Street in connection with traffic related improvements. (Intro. 9/17/19; Public Hearing 10/7/19; held 10/15/19; Re-introduced 11/12/19)

It has been recognized by the City that increasing traffic congestion and intersection deficiencies at Main Street, Weyman Ave. and King’s Highway have negatively impacted important commercial clusters in the City.

Intersection re-alignment and related signal improvements will upgrade this traffic chokepoint and allow continued economic growth in nearby retail.

The following parcel is included in the acquisition needs:

· 813 Main Street (Section 2 Block 530 Lot 0001)

The City will attempt to acquire this parcel through private negotiations and acquisition. However, it may be necessary for the City to acquire some or all of the properties through the eminent domain process.

Accordingly, City staff is recommending that the City Council initiate proceedings under the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law (“EDPL”) to acquire the properties in connection the aforementioned activities. This initial procedure under EDPL will provide the City access to inspect the aforementioned property in order to conduct additional reviews of the proposed facility as required by law.

Recommendation: It is recommended by City staff that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City to initiate proceedings under the NYS EDPL to acquire the property in connection with facilitation of the proposed traffic improvements.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL INITIATING PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW RELATIVE TO SITE ACQUISITION OF 813 MAIN STREET IN CONNECTION WITH TRAFFIC RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. (Intro. 9/17/19; Public Hearing 10/7/19; held 10/15/19; Re-introduced 11/12/19)

WHEREAS, it has been recognized by the City that increasing traffic congestion and intersection deficiencies at Main Street, Weyman Avenue and King’s Highway have negatively impacted important commercial clusters in the City; and

WHEREAS, intersection re-alignment and related signal improvements will upgrade this traffic chokepoint and allow continued economic growth in nearby retail; and

WHEREAS, the City will attempt to acquire the parcel located at 813 Main Street (Section 2, Block 530, Lot 0001) through private negotiations and acquisition; and

WHEREAS, the City will attempt to acquire the parcel through private negotiations and acquisition; however, it may be necessary for the City to acquire such area through the eminent domain process; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that City Staff is authorized to commence the process for acquiring the identified property pursuant to good-faith negotiation or under authority granted by the EDPL, including undertaking all lawful procedures regarding prevesting discovery pursuant to EDPL Section 302, and by entering upon such property for the purpose of making surveys, test pits and borings, and other such investigations as City Staff deem necessary, pursuant to EDPL Section 404; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the actions authorized hereunder are preliminary actions, and do not commit the City to a final course of action; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City shall make every reasonable and expeditious effort to justly compensate the owner of the identified property by consensual negotiation and agreement; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City Staff is directed to commence analysis to assist the City Council in determining whether the acquisition of the identified property poses any significant adverse impact pursuant to SEQRA and its implementing regulations.

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING RE: 813 MAIN STREET EDPL - Resolution directing a Public Hearing under the NYS EDPL to acquire property located at 813 Main Street in connection with the facilitation of proposed traffic improvements

Intersection re-alignment and related signal improvements will upgrade this traffic chokepoint and allow continued economic growth in nearby retail.

The following parcel is included in the acquisition needs:

· 813 Main Street (Section 2 Block 530 Lot 0001)

As you know, City Council initiated proceedings under the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law (“EDPL”) on September 17, 2019 to acquire the properties in connection the aforementioned activities. This initial procedure under EDPL will provide the City access to inspect the aforementioned property in order to conduct additional reviews of the proposed facility as required by law.

Recommendation: It is recommended by City staff that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to direct a public hearing under the NYS EDPL on December 10, 2019 to acquire the property in connection with facilitation of the proposed traffic improvements.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW FOR ACQUIRING PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH TRAFFIC RELATED IMPROVEMENTS (813 MAIN STREET).

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of New Rochelle:

This Council shall hold a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on December 10, 2019 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, on the proposed resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL INITIATING PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW RELATIVE TO SITE ACQUISITION OF 813 MAIN STREET IN CONNECTION WITH TRAFFIC RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. and, be it further

RESOLVED that the City Clerk give due notice of this public hearing.

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED LEAD AGENCY STATUS RE: DOZ STREET TYPES MAP - Resolution declaring Lead Agency Status relative to the proposed ordinance amending Section 331-175.08(F), DOZ Street Types Map, Section 331- 175.08F(2), DOZ Street Types Table, Section 331-175.08G(4), Standards Map Tile 2, and Section 331-175.08G(6), DOZ Standards Map Tile 4, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle.

Resolution declaring Lead Agency Status relative to the proposed ordinance amending Section 331-175.08(F), DOZ Street Types Map, Section 331-175.08F(2), DOZ Street Types Table, Section 331-175.08G(4), Standards Map Tile 2, and Section 331-175.08G(6), DOZ Standards Map Tile 4, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION DECLARING LEAD AGENCY STATUS RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 331-175.08(F), DOZ STREET TYPES MAP, SECTION 331-175.08F(2), DOZ STREET TYPES TABLE, SECTION 331- 175.08G(4), STANDARDS MAP TILE 2, AND SECTION 331- 175.08G(6), DOZ STANDARDS MAP TILE 4, OF CHAPTER 331, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE.

WHEREAS, this City Council hereby wishes to declare itself to be the Lead Agency with respect to the environmental review of the actions to amend Section 331-175.08(F), DOZ Street Types Map, Section 331-175.08F(2), DOZ Street Types Table, Section 331-175.08G(4), Standards Map Tile 2, and Section 331-175.08G(6), DOZ Standards Map Tile 4, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (“Proposed Action”); and

WHEREAS, this City Council finds the Proposed Action to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to SEQRA; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Development has prepared and submitted an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) for the Proposed Action, on file for inspection with the City Clerk’s Office; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council hereby declares itself to be the lead agency with respect to the proposed amendment and directs that the proposed amendment be sent to the Planning Board and the Westchester County Planning Department for review and recommendation.

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING CODE, DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE, PERTAINING TO STREET TYPES - Ordinance amending Section 331-175.08(F), DOZ Street Types Map, Section 331-175.08F(2), DOZ Street Types Table, Section 331-175.08G(4), Standards Map Tile 2, and Section 331-175.08G(6), DOZ Standards Map Tile 4, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle.

Introduction: The zoning parameters that dictate how a site may develop in the Downtown Overlay Zone (DOZ) include “street type” classifications. The code defines a street type as “a classification assigned to a Street or Pedestrian Way denoting the standards of Public Frontages and Private Frontages.” Essentially, the requirement dictates how wide a sidewalk must be, and how much of the building’s presence must be located near the street. As noted below, a minor amendment to the DOZ street type designations is recommended.

Review: Huguenot Street, between Centre Avenue and Division Street, is identified as an A Street type in the DOZ. Heading east on Huguenot Street into the core of downtown, this designation remains an A Street type, but it changes to a D Street type heading west. With one exception, all adjacent blocks are either B or D street types. B and D Street types require a minimum public frontage of 12-feet, whereas A street types require a minimum of 15-feet. In order to provide greater consistency with the surrounding and recognize this particular block’s slightly irregular curvature and transition away from downtown, it is recommended that its street type be changed from A to B as shown on the attached map.

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Staff recommends that the Council approve this amendment pending the outcome of the public hearing and responses from the City’s Planning Board, and the Westchester County Planning Board.

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 331-175.08(F), DOZ STREET TYPES MAP, SECTION 331-175.08F(2), DOZ STREET TYPES TABLE, SECTION 331-175.08G(4), STANDARDS MAP TILE 2, AND SECTION 331-175.08G(6), DOZ STANDARDS MAP TILE 4, OF CHAPTER 331, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE.

WHEREAS, the zoning parameters that dictate how a site may develop in the Downtown Overlay Zone (DOZ) include “street type” classifications which defines a street type as “a classification assigned to a Street or Pedestrian Way denoting the standards of Public Frontages and Private Frontages.”; and

WHEREAS, essentially, the requirement dictates how wide a sidewalk must be, and how much of the building’s presence must be located near the street; and

WHEREAS, a minor amendment to the DOZ street type designations is recommended; now, therefore

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. Section 331-175.08F, DOZ Street Types Map, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code, is hereby amended as follows:

Change A Street type on Huguenot Street between Centre Avenue and Division Street to B Street type as shown on the attached map.

Section 2. Section 331-175.08F(2), DOZ Street Types Table, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code, is hereby amended as follows:

Street Name Street Type Storefront Required MaxDoor Separation

Huguenot St D Street N 80’ From Main St to Centre Ave A Street Y 60’ From Centre Ave to Division St B Street Y 60’ From [Centre Ave] Division St to F St A Street Y 60’

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From F St to Bridge St A Street N 60’ From Bridge St to Cedar St A Street Y 60’ From Cedar St to Pratt St C Street N 80’

Section 3. Section 331-175.08G(4), Standards Map Tile 2, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code, is hereby amended as follows:

Change A Street type on Huguenot Street between Centre Avenue and Division Street to B Street type as shown on the attached map.

Section 4. Section 331-175.08G(6), Standards Map Tile 4, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code, is hereby amended as follows:

Change A Street type on Huguenot Street between Centre Avenue and Division Street to B Street type as shown on the attached map.

Matter [bracketed] deleted. Matter underlined added.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. DOZ Street Type EAF Signed 2. Proposed Street Type Change Map

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MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING CODE, DOZ, RE: STREET TYPES - Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing relative to the proposed Ordinance amending Section 331-175.08(F), DOZ Street Types Map, Section 331-175.08F(2), DOZ Street Types Table, Section 331-175.08G(4), Standards Map Tile 2, and Section 331- 175.08G(6), DOZ Standards Map Tile 4, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle.

PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331, ZONING CODE, DOZ, RE: STREET TYPES

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 331- 175.08(F), DOZ STREET TYPES MAP, SECTION 331-175.08F(2), DOZ STREET TYPES TABLE, SECTION 331-175.08G(4), STANDARDS MAP TILE 2, AND SECTION 331-175.08G(6), DOZ STANDARDS MAP TILE 4, OF CHAPTER 331, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Rochelle:

This Council shall hold a public hearing on December 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, on the proposed amendment to Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle:

ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 331-175.08(F), DOZ STREET TYPES MAP, SECTION 331-175.08F(2), DOZ STREET TYPES TABLE, SECTION 331-175.08G(4), STANDARDS MAP TILE 2, AND SECTION 331-175.08G(6), DOZ STANDARDS MAP TILE 4, OF CHAPTER 331, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE. and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the proposed amendments are hereby referred to the New Rochelle Planning Board and Westchester County Planning Department for their review and recommendation; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the City Clerk give due notice of said public hearing.

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MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: NEW ROCHELLE TRAIN STATION GAS PIPING REPLACEMENT- RFB # 5294 - Resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Precision Plumbing & Heating relative to New Rochelle Train Station Gas Piping Replacement.

BACKGROUND: The Department of Development had a MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) Assessment conducted at the New Rochelle Train Station by a professional engineering firm. It was determined that the natural gas piping at the New Rochelle Train Station has been severely corroded and should be replaced. The Department of Development is proposing the installation of new natural gas piping from three (3) existing utility services to existing natural gas burning equipment within the Train Station.

ISSUE: On October 22, 2019, the City received two (2) responses to RFB 5294 related to the New Rochelle Train Station Gas Piping Replacement.

EXCEEDS LOW BY POSITION CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID $ / % 1 Precision Plumbing & Heating $21,600.00 $0/0% 2 Southeast Plumbing $147,800.00 $126,200.00/584%

Upon review of all proposals submitted, the Department of Development recommends approval and award of the base bid and 20% contingency to the lowest responsible bidder of this project, Precision Plumbing & Heating (PPH).

FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in account 5640ET 42000.

TOTAL CONTRACT AWARD: Total Cost………………………………………$21,600.00 Contingency for Unforeseen Work……………...$4,320.00 Total Project Cost………………………………$25,920.00

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RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of the Department of Development that authorization be given to the City Manager to award RFB 5294 to Precision Plumbing & Heating (PPH) as per the terms and specifications described therein.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OF SUBURBAN CONSTRUCTION RELATIVE TO NEW ROCHELLE TRAIN STATION GAS PIPING REPLACEMENT.

WHEREAS, the Department of Development had a MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) Assessment conducted at the New Rochelle Train Station by a professional engineering firm; and

WHEREAS, it was determined that the natural gas piping at the New Rochelle Train Station is severely corroded and should be replaced; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Development is proposing the installation of new natural gas piping from three existing utility services to existing natural gas burning equipment within the Train Station; and

WHEREAS, competitive bids were solicited for this project; and

WHEREAS, two (2) responses to RFB #5294 were received as follows:

EXCEEDS LOW BY POSITION CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID $ %

1 Precision Plumbing & Heating $ 21,600.00 $0 0% 2 Southeast Plumbing $147,800.00 $126,200.00 584% and

WHEREAS, the Department of Development has recommended the award of the base bid plus 20% contingency to the lowest responsible bidder of this project, Precision Plumbing & Heating; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of New Rochelle, as follows:

1. The lowest responsible bid of Suburban Construction to perform work on the Project at its bid price of $21,600.00, plus 20% contingency of $4,320.00, for a total project cost of $25,920.00 is hereby accepted subject to the execution of the appropriate contractual documents and submission of the required surety bonds which the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute.

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2. Funding for this project is available in account 5640ET 42000.

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MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: NEW ROCHELLE TRAIN STATION RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS – RFB #5293 - Resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Suburban Construction relative to the New Rochelle Train Station Restroom Improvements

BACKGROUND: The restrooms at the New Rochelle Train Station are in severe disrepair and in need of a complete renovation. Issues with improper drainage and standing water, in combination with the building’s age, have caused areas of the bathroom floors to become structurally deficient. These areas will need to be completely replaced as a part of this proposed renovation. As the painting of the New Rochelle Train Station comes to completion, the Department of Development is proposing full renovation to both restrooms at the Train Station.

ISSUE: On September 11, 2019, the City received six (6) responses to RFB 5293 related to the New Rochelle Train Station Restroom Improvements.

EXCEEDS LOW BY POSITION CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID $ / % 1 Suburban Construction $72,257.00 $0/0% 2 S&L Plumbing $73,700.00 $1,443.00/2% 3 Five Star Commercial Builders $79,017.00 $6,760.00/9% 4 Specialty Construction System $138,500.00 $66,243.00/92% 5 NAC Industries, Inc. $147,700.00 $75,443.00/104% 6 LI Craftsmanship, Inc. $244,000.00 $171,743.00/238%

The bid included one alternate to improve the durability of the Train Station restrooms.

ADD ALTERNATE 1: Stainless Wall Panels EXCEEDS LOW BY POSITION CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID $ / % 1 Suburban Construction $8,640.00 $0/0% 2 S&L Plumbing $19,000.00 $10,360.00/120%

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3 Five Star Commercial Builders $3,000.00 -$5,640.00/-65% 4 Specialty Construction System $7,500.00 -$1,140.00/-13% 5 NAC Industries, Inc. $35,000.00 $26,360.00/305% 6 LI Craftsmanship, Inc. $18,000.00 $9,360.00/108%

FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in accounts 5640ET 42000 and 5640ET 20000.

TOTAL CONTRACT AWARD: Total Cost………………………………………$72,257.00 Add Alternate #1………………………………...$8,640.00 Contingency for Unforeseen Work……………...$16,179.40 Total Project Cost………………………………$97,076.40

RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of the Department of Development that authorization be given to the City Manager to award RFB 5293 to Suburban Construction as per the terms and specifications described therein.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OF SUBURBAN CONSTRUCTION RELATIVE TO NEW ROCHELLE TRAIN STATION RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS.

WHEREAS, the restrooms at the New Rochelle Train Station are in severe disrepair and in need of a complete renovation; and

WHEREAS, competitive bids were solicited for this project; and

WHEREAS, six (6) responses to RFB #5293 were received as follows:

EXCEEDS LOW BY POSITION CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID $ % 1 Suburban Construction $72,257.00 $0 0% 2 S&L Plumbing $73,700.00 $ 1,443.00 2% 3 Five Star Commercial Builders $79,017.00 $ 6,760.00 9% 4 Specialty Construction System $138,500.00 $ 66,243.00 92% 5 NAC Industries, Inc. $147,700.00 $ 75,443.00 104% 6 LI Craftsmanship, Inc. $244,000.00 $171,743.00 238% and

WHEREAS, the bid included one alternate to improve the durability of the Train Station restrooms;

ADD ALTERNATE 1: Stainless Wall Panels

EXCEEDS LOW BY POSITION CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID $ % 1 Suburban Construction $ 8,640.00 $0 0% 2 S&L Plumbing $19,000.00 $10,360.00 120% 3 Five Star Commercial Builders $ 3,000.00 -$ 5,640.00 -65% 4 Specialty Construction System $ 7,500.00 -$ 1,140.00 -13% 5 NAC Industries, Inc. $35,000.00 $26,360.00 305% 6 LI Craftsmanship, Inc. $18,000.00 $ 9,360.00 108%

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WHEREAS, the Department of Development has recommended the award of the base bid plus 20% contingency to the lowest responsible bidder of this project, Suburban Construction; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of New Rochelle, as follows:

1. The lowest responsible bid of Suburban Construction to perform work on the Project at its bid price of $72,257.00, plus Add Alternate 1 bid price of $8,640.00, plus 20% contingency of $16,179.40, for a total project cost of $97,076.40 is hereby accepted subject to the execution of the appropriate contractual documents and submission of the required surety bonds which the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute.

2. Funding for this project is available in accounts 5640ET 42000 and 5640ET 20000.

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City of New Rochelle Development

Background: In a continuation of both a holiday tradition and as a part of the overall efforts to promote holiday shopping in New Rochelle, staff is recommending that the City Council approve free parking in Municipal Surface Lots during the holiday shopping season.

Recommendation:

As was done in past years, staff proposes two hours of free parking in the following Municipal Surface Lots controlled by Muni-Meters:

1. City Hall 2. Garden Street South 3. Lawn Avenue 4. Library 5. Library South 6. North Avenue @ Thruway (I-95) 7. Prospect Street 8. Maple Avenue 9. Union Avenue

The New Roc City Garage, New Rochelle Transit Center and Skyline Garage are excluded from this exemption, as are permit only lots including Centre/Huguenot, Davenport and Sickles.

Staff recommends that the proposed change take effect beginning Sunday, December 1, 2019 through and including, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 9am to 9pm. Normal parking regulations will resume on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION PERMITTING FREE HOLIDAY PARKING FROM DECEMBER 1, 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2019.

WHEREAS, in a continuation of both a holiday tradition and as a part of the overall efforts to promote holiday shopping in New Rochelle, staff is recommending that the City Council approve free parking in Municipal Surface Lots during the holiday shopping season; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of New Rochelle authorizes two hours of free parking in the following Municipal Surface Lots controlled by Muni-Meters beginning Sunday, December 1, 2019 through and including, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.:

1. City Hall 2. Garden Street South 3. Lawn Avenue 4. Library 5. Library South 6. North Avenue @ Thruway (I-95) 7. Prospect Street 8. Maple Avenue 9. Union Avenue

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the New Roc City Garage, New Rochelle Transit Center and Skyline Garage are excluded from this exemption, as are permit only lots including Centre/Huguenot, Davenport and Sickles.

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City of New Rochelle Public Works

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Scott Pickup, Public Works Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: PARKING REGULATION CHANGE - BEECHWOOD AVENUE - Ordinance amending Section 312-83, Schedule XII: Parking Prohibited at all Times, and Section 312-84, Schedule XIII: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Beechwood Avenue).

At Councilman's request, the parking regulations on Beechwood Ave were reviewed. It was requested that additional parking be permitted on the west side of Beechwood Ave during street sweeping hours on the east side of the street. This change can safely be accommodated. The following changes to the Municipal Code are required: (Matter underlined added, matter in brackets deleted)

§ 312-84 Schedule XIII: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours. [Last amended 11-16-2004 by Ord. No. 250-2004[1]] In accordance with the provisions of § 312-40, no person shall park a vehicle between the hours listed upon any of the following described streets or parts of streets subject to winter suspension of alternate side of street sweeping parking regulations as denoted by an asterisk (*) herein: Name of Street Side Hours/ Days Location Beechwood Avenue* West All except 8:00 a.m. to From [Second Street] Highland 12:00 noon/Wednesday Avenue to Main Street

§ 312-83 Schedule XII: Parking Prohibited at All Times. In accordance with the provisions of § 312-39, no person shall park a vehicle at any time upon any of the following described streets or parts of streets: Name of Street Side Location Beechwood Avenue West From [Second Street] Highland Avenue north to dead end

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 312-83, SCHEDULE XII: PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, AND SECTION 312-84, SCHEDULE XIII: PARKING PROHIBITED CERTAIN HOURS, OF CHAPTER 312, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE (BEECHWOOD AVENUE).

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. The Code of the City of New Rochelle, Section 312-83, Schedule XII: Parking Prohibited at All Times, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, is hereby amended as follows:

§ 312-83. Schedule XII: Parking Prohibited at All Times.

In accordance with the provisions of § 312-39, no person shall park a vehicle at any time upon any of the following described streets or parts of streets:

Name of Street Side Location

Beechwood Avenue West From [Second Street] Highland Avenue north to dead end

Section 2. The Code of the City of New Rochelle, Section 312-84, Schedule XIII: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, is hereby amended as follows:

§ 312-84. Schedule XIII: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours.

In accordance with the provisions of § 312-40, no person shall park a vehicle between the hours listed upon any of the following described streets or parts of streets subject to winter suspension of alternate side of street sweeping parking regulations as denoted by an asterisk (*) herein:

Name of Street Side Hours/Days Location

Beechwood Avenue* West All except 8:00 a.m. to From [Second Street] 12:00 noon/Wednesday Highland Avenue to Main Street

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City of New Rochelle Public Works

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Scott Pickup, Public Works Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: PARKING REGULATION CHANGE - 301 SICKLES AVENUE - Ordinance amending Section 312-83, Schedule XII: Parking Prohibited at all Times, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (301 Sickles Avenue).

The property owner at this address has notified us that there have been numerous instances of vehicles parking at this location and blocking their driveway. PD has responded and issued summonses and towed vehicles. DPW review of the location revealed that the property width is 25 feet, including the driveway width. The space available to park a vehicle between adjacent driveways is less than 16 feet, which is not adequate for a parking space. We therefore recommend restricting parking at this location at all times. A photo of the location is attached. The following change to the Municipal Code is required: (Matter underlined added)

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 312-83, SCHEDULE XII: PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF CHAPTER 312, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE (301 SICKLES AVENUE).

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. The Code of the City of New Rochelle, Section 312-83, Schedule XII: Parking Prohibited at All Times, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, is hereby amended as follows:

§ 312-83. Schedule XII: Parking Prohibited at All Times.

In accordance with the provisions of § 312-39, no person shall park a vehicle at any time upon any of the following described streets or parts of streets:

Name of Street Side Location

Sickles Avenue North In front of 301 (25 feet)

Matter underlined added.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. 301 Sickles Ave

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301 Sickles Avenue Attachment: 301 Sickles Ave (1828 : PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE - PARKING REGULATION

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City of New Rochelle Police Department

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Joseph Schaller, Acting Police Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2019 BUDGET RE: DRUG ENFORCEMENT GRANT - Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, amending Ordinance No. 246 of 2018, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2019, and appropriating funds therefor.

THE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN AWARDED $15,000 FROM THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE. THE FUNDING IS TO BE ALLOCATED FOR OVERTIME PATROLS DURING SPECIFIC OPERATIONS DIRECTED AT COMBATING CRIMES INVOLVING ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY. THERE IS NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE THIS FUNDING FOR THIS PURPOSE.

INCREASE ESTIMATED REVENUES - GENERAL FUND:

3121-4389-3031 FEDERAL AID - MARKETSTRIKE $15,000

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL FUND:

3121-14000-3031 SALARIES - OVERTIME - MARKET STRIKE $15,000

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FROM THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246 OF 2018, THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2019, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

WHEREAS, the New Rochelle Police Department has been awarded $15,000 from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force for overtime patrols during specific operations directed at combating crimes involving illegal drug activity; now, therefore

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of New Rochelle as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby accepts the grant from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in the amount of $15,000.

Section 3. Ordinance No. 246 of 2018, the budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2019, is hereby amended in order to provide for the acceptance and implementation of the $15,000 grant, as follows:

Increase Estimated Revenue-General Fund:

3121-4389-3031 Federal Aid - Marketstrike $15,000

Increase Appropriations- General Fund

3121-14000-3031 Salaries - Overtime - Marketstrike $15,000

Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such documentation as may be necessary and required to file and accept the $15,000 grant.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Grant_Costa_10302019

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City of New Rochelle Police Department

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Joseph Schaller, Acting Police Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2019 BUDGET RE: GRANT AWARD FROM THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FOR PURCHASE OF BULLETPROOF VESTS - Ordinance accepting the Justice Department’s Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act Grant, amending Ordinance No. 246 of 2018, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2019, and appropriating funds therefor (New Rochelle Police Department Bulletproof Vest Program).

NEW ROCHELLE HAS BEEN AWARDED $11,066.82 FROM THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT’S BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP ACT GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2019. I INTEND TO USE THE FUNDS TO PURCHASE VESTS FOR NEW RECRUITS AS WELL AS REPLACEMENT VESTS FOR OUR OFFICERS.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE THIS FUNDING FOR THIS PURPOSE.

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

3130-27100 EQUIPMENT - BULLET PROOF VESTS $11,067

INCREASE ESTIMATED REVENUES

3130-4389 FEDERAL AID - BULLET PROOF VESTS $11,067

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT’S BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP ACT GRANT, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246 OF 2018, THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2019, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (NEW ROCHELLE POLICE DEPARTMENT BULLETPROOF VEST PROGRAM).

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. The Council of the City of New Rochelle hereby accepts the Justice Department’s Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act Grant in the amount of $11,066.82.

Section 2. Ordinance No. 246 of 2018, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2019, is hereby amended in order to provide for the acceptance and implementation of this $11,066.82 grant, as follows:

Increase Appropriations:

3130-27100 Equipment - Bulletproof Vests $11,067

Increase Estimated Revenues:

3130-4389 Federal Aid - Bulletproof Vests $11,067

Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to make such representation and execute such documentation as may be necessary and required to file and accept the $11,066.82 grant.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act Grant_09262019 2. Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act Grant_09262019

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City of New Rochelle Finance Department

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Mark Zulli, Finance Commissioner DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2019 BUDGET RE: TRANSFER OF $5,000 FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TRANGUCCI’S STIPEND ACCOUNT TO PARKS & RECREATION AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246 OF 2018, THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2019 (WINTER P.L.A.Y. PROGRAM) - Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to transfer $5,000 from City Council Member Trangucci’s stipend account to Parks & Recreation and amending Ordinance No. 246 of 2018, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2019 (Winter P.L.A.Y. Program). Sponsored by Council Member Trangucci

In collaboration with Council Member Trangucci, the Department of Parks & Recreation has developed a free Winter P.L.A.Y. Program implemented at the Mascaro Unit of the Boys & Girls Club on Saturdays from 12:30-5:30 p.m. as determined by the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation.

Staff has recommended to continue this program for the 2019 winter season. Council Member Trangucci has expressed his commitment to this specialized program through the use of his Council stipend account in the amount of $5,000.

It is recommended the City Council adopt a budget ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds from Council Member Trangucci's stipend account to the Park's and Recreation Youth Bureau Winter Play Program account in the amount of $5,000.

Increase Appropriations - General Fund:

7310-41700-5021 Winter Play Program $5,000

Decrease Appropriations - General Fund:

1010-45000 City Council Stipends $5,000

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER $5,000 FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TRANGUCCI’S STIPEND ACCOUNT TO PARKS & RECREATION AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246 OF 2018, THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2019 (WINTER P.L.A.Y. PROGRAM).

WHEREAS, in collaboration with Council Member Trangucci, the Department of Parks & Recreation has developed a free Winter P.L.A.Y. Program implemented at the Mascaro Unit of the Boys & Girls Club on Saturdays from 12:30-5:30 p.m. as determined by the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation; and

WHEREAS, staff has recommended to continue this program for 2019 winter season; and

WHEREAS, Council Member Trangucci has expressed his commitment to this specialized program through use of his Council stipend; now, therefore

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. The Council of the City of New Rochelle authorizes the City Manager to transfer $5,000 from Council Member Trangucci’s stipend account to support the extension of the Parks and Recreation Winter P.L.A.Y. Program.

Section 2. Ordinance No. 246 of 2018, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2019, is hereby amended as follows:

Increase Appropriations - General Fund:

7310-41700-5021 Winter Play Program $5,000

Decrease Appropriations - General Fund:

1010-45000 City Council Stipends $5,000

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City of New Rochelle Law

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Kathleen E. Gill, Corporation Counsel DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 290, TAXICABS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE - Ordinance amending Section 290-16, Cruising; soliciting passengers, Section 290-23, Duties and Responsibilities of Taxicab Operators, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic; and Section 133-1 Enumeration of fees, of Chapter 133, Fees, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Taxicabs). Sponsored by Council Member Trangucci

Based upon concerns raised by several taxicab companies and drivers, I recommend minor changes to the City Code related to solicitation, reporting activities and fees.

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 290-16, CRUISING; SOLICITING PASSENGERS, SECTION 290-23, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TAXICAB OPERATORS, OF CHAPTER 312, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC; AND SECTION 133-1 ENUMERATION OF FEES, OF CHAPTER 133, FEES, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE (TAXICABS).

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. Section 290-16, Cruising; soliciting passengers, of Chapter 290, Taxicabs, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle, is hereby amended as follows:

§ 290-16 Cruising; soliciting passengers.

A. A driver may only solicit a passenger while sitting in his or her driver's seat and may only use the words "taxi" or "cab" or "taxicab" in connection with such solicitation.

B. A driver may not utilize the services of another person, other than a taxi dispatcher, to solicit a passenger.

C. A driver may not suggest to a passenger that an additional person be accepted as a passenger.

D. A driver may not yell, shout, use his or her vehicle horn or make physical contact with a prospective passenger in connection with solicitation of such passenger.

[E. A driver may only solicit passengers at a duly authorized taxi stand as set forth in New Rochelle City Code § 312-89, entitled "Schedule XVIII: Taxi Stands."]

[F.]E. A driver awaiting employment at a designated taxicab stand, as set forth in § 312-89, may only stand his or her vehicle in a defined parking space at such taxicab stand. At no time may a taxicab remain in the vicinity of a designated taxicab stand when there is no defined parking space available.

Section 2. Section 290-23, Duties and responsibilities of taxicab operators, of Chapter 290, Taxicabs, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle, is hereby amended as follows:

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§ 290-23 Duties and responsibilities of taxicab operators.

A. Every person driving a vehicle licensed pursuant to this chapter shall:

(1) Not refuse or neglect to convey any orderly person upon request in the City unless previously engaged or unable or forbidden by the provisions hereof so to do.

(2) Not carry any other person than the person first employing the taxicab unless the person first employing the taxicab consents to the acceptance of an additional passenger.

(3) Keep a written or digital record of all trips on a form approved by the Police Commissioner. Such record shall be retained by the owner for at least six months.

(4) Thoroughly search the interior of the vehicle after termination of each trip for any articles left or lost in the vehicle; immediately take any such property to the Police Department in the City, town or village where the passenger or passengers were discharged.

(5) Report all accidents as required by the Vehicle and Traffic Law and report all accidents to the owner.

(6) Report each change of residence within 48 hours thereof to the Police Commissioner.

(7) Answer all communications and summonses received from the Police Commissioner.

(8) Deliver all fares received to the owner.

(9) Not operate any such vehicle while his taxicab driver's license or chauffeur's license is suspended or revoked.

(10) Not permit another person to use his badge, City operator's license or receipt book.

(11) Return the vehicle to the owner and not leave it nor permit any other person to drive it.

(12) Not smoke while the vehicle is carrying passengers.

(13) Keep the interior of the vehicle clean.

(14) Not recommend to any passenger the name of any hotel, restaurant, cafe or any place operated and maintained in violation of the law.

(15) Proceed with passengers to the destination by the shortest possible route unless otherwise directed.

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(16) At all times while on duty have displayed in the interior of his vehicle, in a frame provided therefor, his City operator's license.

(17) Report to the Police Commissioner any conviction of a vehicle and traffic law, penal law or other local law pertaining to the operation of a motor vehicle in any jurisdiction.

(18) Not use the vehicle horn to attract customers.

(19) Not park any taxicab vehicle on a public street in a metered space within 500 feet of a taxicab office.

(20) Not refuse or neglect to convey any person accompanied by a service animal used by a person with a disability. No additional charge shall be charged for conveying such accompanying service animal.

(21) Not operate a taxicab in such a manner or at a speed which unreasonably endangers users of other vehicles, pedestrians or passengers.

(22) Operate a taxicab in compliance with all applicable traffic laws, rules and regulations.

Section 3. Chapter 133-1, Enumeration of Fees, of Chapter 133, Fees, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle, is hereby amended as follows:

§ 133-1. Enumeration of fees.

Code Section Type of Fee Amount

§ 290-2D Taxicab, medallion license, annual $[300.00] 150.00

§ 290-6A Taxicab, operator’s license, annual $[90.00] 45.00

Matter [bracketed] deleted Matter underlined added

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City of New Rochelle City Clerk

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Michelle Oliveros, City Clerk DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: PROPOSED RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 197 ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 7, 2019, DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY MANAGER'S BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR 2020, AND DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 10, 2019, AT 7:00 P. M. - Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 197 of 2019 and directing Public Hearing on the City Manager's Budget Estimate for the Year 2020 and providing for Public Hearing thereon. Sponsored by Council Member Fertel

RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO THE CITY MANAGER'S BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR 2020 ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019, TO BE RESCINDED; AND A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019, AT 7:00 P. M., IS PROPOSED.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 197 OF 2019 AND DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY MANAGER'S BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE YEAR 2020 AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. Resolution No. 197 of 2019 is hereby rescinded.

Section 2. This City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, on December 10, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. on the City Manager's Budget Estimate for the Year 2020 in accordance with Section 110 of the City Charter.

Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of said public hearing together with a summary of the budget estimate in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of New Rochelle at least twenty (20) days before the public hearing, in accordance with the provisions of Section 110 of the City Charter.

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City of New Rochelle City Manager

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Charles Strome III, City Manager DATE: November 12, 2019 SUBJECT: TRANSLATION Requested by City Manager DISCUSSION ITEM

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