Agenda 1St Floor Council Conference Room, City Hall City of New Rochelle Committee of the Whole Session Tuesday, October 13, 2020 3:45 P.M

Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 1

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1ST FLOOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020 3:45 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER (Revised Agenda: See Nos. 10 and 11; and added No. 22)

PRESENTATION: 3:45 P.M. - WILLIAM V. ZIMMERMANN, COMMISSIONER, PARKS AND RECREATION RE: HUDSON PARK MASTER PLAN; WILDCLIFF PROPERTY ADAPTIVE REUSE DESIGN

AGENDA REVIEW

COMMENDATION(S):

PUBLIC HEARING(S) THIS EVENING: None

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT:

1. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CONSOLIDATED PLAN, ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, BUDGET RE: 1ST CARES ACT ALLOCATION - Resolution approving amendments to the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan and Budgets (1st CARES Act Allocation). (Intro. 10/13/20; Public Hearing 11/10/20) 2. PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING RE: 1ST CARES ACT ALLOCATION - Resolution directing Public Hearing relative to amendments to the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan and budgets (1st CARES Act Allocation). 3. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CONSOLIDATED PLAN, ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, BUDGET RE: 2ND CARES ACT ALLOCATION - Resolution approving amendments to the 2018-2022 Consolidate Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan and budgets (2nd CARES Act Allocation). (Intro. 10/13/20; Public Hearing 11/10/20) 4. PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING RE: 2ND CARES ACT ALLOCATION - Resolution directing Public Hearing relative to amendments to the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan and Budgets (2nd CARES Act Allocation). Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 2

5. PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION RE: RENEWAL OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEF AGREEMENT - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the license agreement with Westchester County regarding parking permits in the New Roc Garage (Department of Environmental Facilities). 6. PROPOSED AWARD AND AGREEMENT RE: RFP # 5311 PARKING TICKET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Passport, Inc., as the selected operator of the City of New Rochelle's Parking Ticket System. 7. PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS LOCAL LANDMARK - Resolution designating Carpenter Cemetery as a Local Landmark. (Intro. 10/13/20; Public Hearing 11/10/20) 8. DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS A LOCAL LANDMARK - Resolution directing Public Hearing on a proposed resolution designating Carpenter Cemetery as a local landmark. 9. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: REGULATING THE USE OF ESCOOTERS AND EBICYCLES - Ordinance adding Chapter 314, Electric Assist Bicycles and Electric Scooters, to the Code of the City of New Rochelle. 10. PROPOSED LEGISLATION RE: BEECHWOOD AVENUE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY, 21 SECOND STREET EDPL - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a written offer for the property located at 21 Second Street (Section 2, Block 693, Lot 34) relative to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) for acquiring property in connection with expansion and improvement of the Beechwood Avenue Public Works Facility and to authorize the commencement of legal proceedings to acquire the property under EDPL Article 4. (Revised) 11. PROPOSED LEGISLATION RE: BEECHWOOD AVENUE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY, WEBSTER AVENUE EDPL - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a written offer for the property located on Webster Avenue (Section 2, Block 693, Lot 45) relative to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) for acquiring property in connection with expansion and improvement of the Beechwood Avenue Public Works Facility and to authorize the commencement of legal proceedings to acquire the property under EDPL Article 4. (Revised)

LAW DEPARTMENT:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:

12. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: PARKING REGULATION CHANGE - CEDAR STREET CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE STAGING - Ordinance amending Section 312-87, Schedule XVI: No stopping or standing, and Section 312-90, Schedule XIX: Bus Stops, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Cedar Street construction vehicle staging). Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 3

13. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: PARKING REGULATION CHANGE - VICTORY BOULEVARD - 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 (Victory Boulevard). 14. PROPOSED AWARD OF CONTRACT RE: MARINA BULKHEAD REPAIR – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 20-010 - Ordinance accepting the lowest dollar bid of Waterside Contracting Corp. and amending Ordinance No. 270 of 2019, the budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2020, relative to Marina Bulkhead Repair (Project No. 20-010). 15. PROPOSED AWARD OF CONTRACT RE: FUELING STATION AT CLIFF AND BIRCH STREETS – DPW PROJECT NO. 20-018 - Resolution accepting the lowest dollar bid of Aventura Construction Corp. relative to the fueling station at Cliff and Birch Street (Project No. 20-018). 16. PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION:

17. PROPOSED EXTENSION RE: VOLUNTEER NEW YORK SERVICE AGREEMENT - Resolution authorizing a two-year service agreement extension with Volunteer NY (VNY) through December 31, 2022.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES:

CITY MANAGER:

18. PROPOSED RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING RE: CITY MANAGER'S BUDGET ESTIMATE, YEAR 2021 - Resolution directing Public Hearing on the City Manager's Budget Estimate for the year 2021 and providing for Public Hearing thereon. 19. STATE PLASTIC BAG BAN - Resolution imposing a $0.05 fee on paper bags effective January 1, 2021.

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEM(S):

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS: October Regular Legislative Meeting, Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 6:15 P.M.; November Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 3:45 P.M.; November Regular Legislative Meeting, Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 6:15 P.M.

DISCUSSION ITEM(S): Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4

20. ELECTRIC-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS Requested by Mayor Noam Bramson 21. MEETINGS TO REVIEW PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET Requested by Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager 22. TRAINING PROGRAM RE: "UNDOING RACISM" Requested by Christine Dodge, Commissioner of Human Resources

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 PM: None

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

ADJOURNMENT 1

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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CONSOLIDATED PLAN, ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, BUDGET RE: 1ST CARES ACT ALLOCATION - Resolution approving amendments to the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan and Budgets (1st CARES Act Allocation). (Intro. 10/13/20; Public Hearing 11/10/20)

Issue: City of New Rochelle staff proposes to amend its 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) and 2019 Annual Action Plan and City Budget as follows: · Repurpose $50,000 of the initially programmed $150,000 to fund COVID-19 relief efforts at the Doyle Center, to purchase heavy duty touchless & solar powered trash receptacles to help reduce and eliminate the spread of COVID. These permanent fixtures would be set up in neighborhood parks to eliminate/contain trash, including improperly disposed of PPE, thus helping to contain the spread of COVID. · Repurpose $50,000 of the initially programmed $432,534 to fund Microenterprise Business Grants, to purchase heavy duty touchless & solar powered trash receptacles to help reduce and eliminate the spread of COVID. These permanent fixtures would be set up in parking facilities and transit centers to eliminate/contain trash, including improperly disposed of PPE, thus helping to contain the spread of COVID. · Repurpose $250,000 of the initially programmed $432,534 to fund Microenterprise Business Grants, to help the City of New Rochelle bridge the digital divide, remove barriers to technology and help ensure equal access to the internet.

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New Allocation:

Account Account Description Amount FROM CDBG-CD19 41700 2705 Parks and Rec Doyle ($50,000.00) Response TO CDBG-CD19 XXXXX Parks & Rec Receptacles $50,000.00 FROM CDBG-CD19 41701 2705 Microenterprise Grants ($300,000.00) TO CDBG-CD19 XXXXX Parking Facility $50,000.00 Receptacles TO CDBG-CD19 XXXXX Infrastructure: Internet $250,000.00 Connectivity Upgrades

Recommendation: City staff recommends that City Council set a Public Hearing for November 10, 2020, Committee of the Whole, for the amended 2018-2022 Consolidated Plans (ConPlan) and 2019 Annual Action Plan and Budget. We further request that City Council authorize the submission of the amended Plan and Budget to HUD at the regular legislative meeting on November 17, 2020.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2018- 2022 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND BUDGETS (1ST CARES ACT ALLOCATION).

WHEREAS, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ACT, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated to the City of New Rochelle Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to prevent, prepare for and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the amount of $853,167; and

WHEREAS, City staff proposes to amend its 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) and 2019 Annual Action Plan and City Budget as follows:

· Repurpose $50,000 of the initially programmed $150,000 to fund COVID-19 relief efforts at the Doyle Center, to purchase heavy duty touchless & solar powered trash receptacles to help reduce and eliminate the spread of COVID. These permanent fixtures would be set up in neighborhood parks to eliminate/contain trash, including improperly disposed of PPE, thus helping to contain the spread of COVID.

· Repurpose $50,000 of the initially programmed $432,534 to fund Microenterprise Business Grants, to purchase heavy duty touchless & solar powered trash receptacles to help reduce and eliminate the spread of COVID. These permanent fixtures would be set up in parking facilities and transit centers to eliminate/contain trash, including improperly disposed of PPE, thus helping to contain the spread of COVID.

· Repurpose $250,000 of the initially programmed $432,534 to fund Microenterprise Business Grants, to help the City of New Rochelle bridge the digital divide, remove barriers to technology and help ensure equal access to the internet.

New Allocation:

Account Account Description Amount FROM CDBG-CD19 41700 Parks and Rec Doyle ($50,000.00) 2705 Response TO CDBG-CD19 XXXXX Parks & Rec Receptacles $50,000.00 FROM CDBG-CD19 41701 Microenterprise Grants ($300,000.00)

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2705 TO CDBG-CD19 XXXXX Parking Facility $50,000.00 Receptacles TO CDBG-CD19 XXXXX Infrastructure: Internet $250,000.00 Connectivity Upgrades

now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the amendments to the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan and Budgets are hereby approved.

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING RE: 1ST CARES ACT ALLOCATION - Resolution directing Public Hearing relative to amendments to the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan and budgets (1st CARES Act Allocation).

PROPOSED RESOLUTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING RE: 1ST CARES ACT ALLOCATION- Proposed Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing for November 10, 2020 relating to the 1st CARES Act Allocation

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO AMENDMENTS TO THE 2018-2022 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND BUDGETS (1ST CARES ACT ALLOCATION).

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of New Rochelle that this City Council hold a public hearing on November 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York relative to amendments to the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan and budgets, in accordance with regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and available for review at the Department of Development; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the City of New Rochelle at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing date.

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CONSOLIDATED PLAN, ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, BUDGET RE: 2ND CARES ACT ALLOCATION - Resolution approving amendments to the 2018-2022 Consolidate Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan and budgets (2nd CARES Act Allocation). (Intro. 10/13/20; Public Hearing 11/10/20)

Background: Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ACT, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated to the City of New Rochelle Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) additional funds, announced on September 11, 2020, to prevent, prepare for and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the amount of $812,745. The City was previously awarded CDBG-CV funds of $853,167 in April, 2020. Issue: City of New Rochelle staff proposes to amend its 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) and 2019 Annual Action Plan and City Budget as follows: · Amend its 2019 Action Plan and CDBG Budget to include an additional $812,745 in CDBG-CV funds. o As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, technology and internet connectivity have been relied upon more than ever by families of school aged children who have seen their schools close for in person learning and have been forced into remote learning. Families without access to technology and internet connectivity have seen their children’s educational progress adversely affected. In addition, individuals forced to work from home may also be adversely affected by a lack of technology and internet connectivity. These additional funds will be allocated to help the City of New Rochelle bridge the digital divide, remove barriers to technology and help ensure equal access to the internet. New Allocation (CDBG):

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Account Account Description Amount CDBG-CD19 XXXXX Infrastructure: Internet $658,323.45 Connectivity Upgrades CDBG-CD19 XXXXX Project Implementation: $73,147.05 Internet Connectivity Upgrades CDBG-CD19 XXXXX 10% Administration $81,274.50 Grand Total: $812,745.00

Recommendation: City staff recommends that City Council set a Public Hearing at the November 10, 2020, Committee of the Whole for the amended 2018-2022 Consolidated Plans (ConPlan) and 2019 Annual Action Plan and Budget. We further request that City Council authorize the submission of the amended Plans to HUD at the Regular Legislative Meeting on November 17, 2020.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2018- 2022 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND BUDGETS (2ND CARES ACT ALLOCATION).

WHEREAS, City staff proposes to amend its 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) and 2019 Annual Action Plan and City Budget as follows:

· Amend its 2019 Action Plan and CDBG Budget to include an additional $812,745 in CDBG-CV funds.

· As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, technology and internet connectivity have been relied upon more than ever by families of school aged children who have seen their schools close for in person learning and have been forced into remote learning. Families without access to technology and internet connectivity have seen their children’s educational progress adversely affected. In addition, individuals forced to work from home may also be adversely affected by a lack of technology and internet connectivity. These additional funds will be allocated to help the City of New Rochelle bridge the digital divide, remove barriers to technology and help ensure equal access to the internet.

New Allocation (CDBG): Account Account Description Amount CDBG-CD19 XXXXX Infrastructure: Internet $658,323.45 Connectivity Upgrades CDBG-CD19 XXXXX Project Implementation: $73,147.05 Internet Connectivity Upgrades CDBG-CD19 XXXXX 10% Administration $81,274.50 Grand Total: $812,745.00

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now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the amendments to the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan and Budgets are hereby approved.

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING RE: 2ND CARES ACT ALLOCATION - Resolution directing Public Hearing relative to amendments to the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan and Budgets (2nd CARES Act Allocation).

PROPOSED RESOLUTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING RE: 2ND CARES ACT ALLOCATION- Proposed Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing for November 10, 2020 relating to the 2nd CARES Act Allocation

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO AMENDMENTS TO THE 2018-2022 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND BUDGETS (2ND CARES ACT ALLOCATION).

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION RE: RENEWAL OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEF AGREEMENT - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the license agreement with Westchester County regarding parking permits in the New Roc Garage (Department of Environmental Facilities).

Background: Currently, the City of New Rochelle leases the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities (WCDEF) twenty six (26) parking spaces at the New Roc Parking Garage at a cost of $52.50 per month per permit. The fees are consistent with the Intergovernmental Rate for the New Roc Garage described in Council Resolution No. 125 dated September 25, 2014 increasing Parking Permit Fees in New Rochelle.

The parking spaces are used by County departments, officials and employees in connection with the County’s lease of space at 270 North Avenue in the City of New Rochelle on weekdays from 6AM to 8PM. The current lease agreement will expire on December 31, 2020. The total revenue generated by this agreement is $16,380.00 per year or $1,365.00 per month.

Issue: The Department of Development is proposing to extend the existing agreement with the County of Westchester for a period of five (5) years beginning January 1, 2021. Under the proposed agreement, permit fees would reflect any increases adopted by City Council throughout the contract term.

RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Development is supportive of this extension as important to providing services to New Rochelle residents and maintaining the County’s presence in the downtown business district. It is the request of the Department of Development that this agreement be extended to December 31, 2025, for an additional period of five (5) years.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY REGARDING PARKING PERMITS IN THE NEW ROC GARAGE (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES).

WHEREAS, the City of New Rochelle currently leases 26 parking spaces at the New Roc Parking Garage to the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities (WCDEF) at a cost of $52.50 per month per permit; and

WHEREAS, the fees are consistent with the Intergovernmental Rate for the New Roc Garage described in Resolution No. 125 dated September 25, 2014 increasing Parking Permit Fees in New Rochelle; and

WHEREAS, the parking spaces are used by County departments, officials and employees in connection with the County’s lease of space at 270 North Avenue in the City of New Rochelle on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and

WHEREAS, the current lease agreement will expire on December 31, 2020; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of New Rochelle hereby authorizes the City Manager renew the License Agreement with Westchester County for non-assigned parking space permits in the New Roc Garage for a period of five years through December 31, 2025 under the same terms and conditions as the expiring agreement.

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AWARD AND AGREEMENT RE: RFP # 5311 PARKING TICKET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Passport, Inc., as the selected operator of the City of New Rochelle's Parking Ticket System.

Background: The City of New Rochelle issued a competitive Request for Proposals (“RFP”) on June 12, 2020 seeking qualified firms to provide Computerized Parking Violation Processing and Management Technology Services (ticket processing) with the knowledge, skills and experience to manage the City’s Parking Violation System and ensure that all parking regulations are adhered to by New Rochelle parking customers.

Issue: On Wednesday July 22, 2020, the City of New Rochelle received six (6) responses to RFP 5311, Parking Ticket Management System. Based on financial, organizational and technical capacity of the respondents, as well as the proposed plan to provide a fully-operational parking ticket management system, the Selection Committee recommends that the City of New Rochelle select Passport, Inc. to implement this program. Passport’s proposed fee is 5.9% of revenue collected, which is significantly lower than all other proposal received.

Funding: Funding for the Parking Ticket Management System is budgeted in account 1130-46000.

Recommendation: The Department of Development and the Police Department both recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Passport, Inc. as the selected operator of the City of New Rochelle’s Parking Ticket System.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PASSPORT, INC., AS THE SELECTED OPERATOR OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE’S PARKING TICKET SYSTEM.

WHEREAS, the City of New Rochelle issued a competitive Request for Proposals (“RFP”) on June 12, 2020 seeking qualified firms to provide Computerized Parking Violation Processing and Management Technology Services (ticket processing) with the knowledge, skills and experience to manage the City’s Parking Violation System and ensure that all parking regulations are adhered to by New Rochelle parking customers; and

WHEREAS, on July 22, 2020, the City of New Rochelle received six (6) responses to RFP 5311, Parking Ticket Management System; and

WHEREAS, based on financial, organizational and technical capacity of the respondents, as well as the proposed plan to provide a fully-operational parking ticket management system, the Selection Committee recommends that the City of New Rochelle select Passport, Inc. to implement this program; and

WHEREAS, Passport’s proposed fee is 5.9% of revenue collected, which is significantly lower than all other proposal received; and

WHEREAS, funding for the Parking Ticket Management System is available in account No. 1130-46000; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of New Rochelle hereby authorizes the City Manager to into an agreement with Passport, Inc., as the selected operator of the City of New Rochelle’s Parking Ticket System under the terms and conditions acceptable to the City Manager and Corporation Counsel.

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS LOCAL LANDMARK - Resolution designating Carpenter Cemetery as a Local Landmark. (Intro. 10/13/20; Public Hearing 11/10/20)

Background: In July 2020, Barbara Davis, New Rochelle City Historian, filed an application with the Historical Landmarks & Review Board (HLRB) to designate Carpenter Cemetery as a local landmark. The application is enclosed for your reference, as well as a map of the property, located at 150 Stratton Road. Ms. Davis appeared before the HLRB on September 9, 2020 and presented information regarding the site and its association with events that have made significant contributions to New Rochelle’s history.

In particular, the site served as a proper burial ground for hundreds of African Americans that were denied interment at other cemeteries due to the color of their skin. Further, the site was an important stop of the Underground Railroad.

Pursuant to the City code, the HLRB held a public hearing the same night as the City Historian’s presentation and adopted a resolution recommending the City Council designate the cemetery a local landmark. The resolution is attached for reference.

Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council set a public hearing on the application, refer the application to the New York State Historic Preservation Office, and vote to designate Carpenter Cemetery as a local landmark to preserve the rich history associated with the property and the City of New Rochelle.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CARPENTER CEMETERY AS A LOCAL LANDMARK.

WHEREAS, in July 2020, Barbara Davis, New Rochelle City Historian, filed an application with the Historical Landmarks & Review Board (HLRB) to designate Carpenter Cemetery, located at 150 Stratton Road, as a local landmark; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Davis appeared before the HLRB on September 9, 2020 and presented information regarding the site and its association with events that have made significant contributions to New Rochelle’s history; and

WHEREAS, in particular, the site served as a proper burial ground for hundreds of African Americans that were denied interment at other cemeteries due to the color of their skin, and was also an important stop of the Underground Railroad; 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:

(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; now, therefore

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

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Nomination of Carpenter Cemetery as a Local Landmark 2. #5 Recommendation to City Council Barbara Davis Carpenter Cemetery 3. Carpenter Cemetery EAF 4. Carpenter Cemetery Map

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Nomination of Carpenter Cemetery as a New Rochelle Local Landmark

DATE: July 20, 2020

PROPERTY: 150 Stratton Road Parcel No. SBL: -3127-0001

PROPERTY OWNER: Westchester Torah Academy

SUBMISSION BY: Barbara Davis, City Historian 50 Disbrow Lane New Rochelle, NY, 10804 (914) 632-8254 [email protected]

PROPERTY’S CURRENT DESIGNATION: Eligible for Listing on the National Register of Historic Places Description of the architectural style, period, and historic significance of the building The Carpenter Cemetery is located on the southeast corner of 150 Stratton Road, and on the north side of Stratton Road between the driveway for the 150 Stratton Road and the Iona Preparatory School athletic fields. This property of important on a local and national level, as the roughly one-acre cemetery is where more than 400 men and women are buried, the majority of whom were Black. At least twelve, and probably more, were former slaves. The property is of additional importance as it was started by a Quaker by the name of Joseph Carpenter, whose farm not only contained the cemetery, it also served as one of the most active Underground Railroad stops in the northeast. Mr. Carpenter and his wife are buried in the middle of the cemetery.

The cemetery was active until 1906, when Francis Stratton purchased the property that contained it. By 1940, when the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) conducted a survey of all cemeteries in New Rochelle, it was in “a most neglected state.” The survey also noted: “There are many stones, set up in rows, most of them plain filed stones without marks. A number of small stones have initials in them.” On maps published prior to the 1960s, it is identified as the “Upper New Rochelle Colored Cemetery,” or, simply, “Colored Cemetery.”

Jacob Carpenter, a Quaker farmer, recognized the need for a place for proper burials for Black individuals denied interments in cemeteries controlled by white individuals, and donated an acre of his land to serve as a burial site for African Americans. Carpenter most likely became aware of the difficulties members of the Black community had with burials when he served as the executor of the will for Joseph Thomas Turpin, a former slave who owned a parcel on Pelham Road that had once been used by Trinity Church as a cemetery for their Black congregants. The church sold the property in 1824. continued

Attachment: Nomination of Carpenter Cemetery as a Local Landmark (2096 : PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS

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The first burial in the land donated by Carpenter was that of James Tudor, in 1939. In the 1938 deed transferring the land to the towns of New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Scarsdale and Eastchester, for persons who die in those town or “such other persons as may die in other towns adjoining the aforenamed (sic) towns and such as may die elsewhere who have had relations intered (sic) in the piece of ground.” Carpenter also included the names of the trustees he appointed to manage the cemetery. The last board member died in 1885.

Today, the property is not identifiable as a cemetery, as it is completely overgrown. The fieldstones noted in the DAR survey are hidden in the brush, although a stone with the letter “B”, possibly for “Bonnet,” was photographed at some pint. The use of fieldstones may be a cultural tradition of the Black community, and of the Quakers’ devotion to simplicity. Over the years there have been a number of attempts to restore the cemetery by clearing the underbrush. The last known success was an Eagle Scout Award project, completed in 1988. Other groups such as the African American Art and Cultural Appreciation Council, which tried to improve the site in 2000, were unable to receive cooperation from the Armenian Seminary of St. Nersess, which owned the property at the time.

The Resource Evaluation by New York State’s Historic Preservation Office determined that Carpenter Cemetery was eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places as it met two of the four criteria: It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns in our history; and it has yielded, or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. As the narrative stated, “Despite the headstones not being present or identifiable, the land associated with the historic cemetery remains undisturbed, and it retains its integrity of location, setting, feeling, and association.”

ATTACHMENT: New York State’s Historic Preservation Office Resource Evaluation for eligibility of listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

Attachment: Nomination of Carpenter Cemetery as a Local Landmark (2096 : PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS

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SITE MAP

2014 Property Map

Attachment: Nomination of Carpenter Cemetery as a Local Landmark (2096 : PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS

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PHOTOGRAPHS

Carpenter Cemetery May 2, 1957

Carpenter Cemetery from Stratton Road, May 2019

Attachment: Nomination of Carpenter Cemetery as a Local Landmark (2096 : PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS

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Burial Markers, 1957 Attachment: Nomination of Carpenter Cemetery as a Local Landmark (2096 : PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS

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CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, NEWYORK DEPARTMENTOF DEVELOPMENT HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND REVIEW BOARD

Members Present: Elliot-Speight, Fleming, Gordon, Merchant, Reyes-Cuni, Members Absent: Bulfamante, Richards Introduced: September 9, 2020 Adopted: September 9, 2020 Moved By: Merchant Seconded By: Gordon Abstained: None Opposed: None Passed: Unanimousl Recommendation to City Council

Resolution NO. 5-2020

WHEREAS,an application has been filed by Barbara Davis to designate Carpenter Cemetery located at 150 Stratton Road (^Block 3127, Lot 1) in an R1-20 zoned district as a historically significant property, pursuant to Chapter 170 of the municipal code, and

WHEREAS,the Board has considered the application noting the property's association with persons or events of historic significance to the City and the property's significance in regards to the historic growth of the City; Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED the New Rochelle Historical Landmarks Review Board does hereby recommend to City Council that Carpenter Cemetery be designated as a historic landmark. 9-//-2< Bo erk, istor" "an s Review Board D te

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. ^' Attachment: #5 Recommendation to City Council Barbara Davis Carpenter Cemetery (2096 : PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER

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Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information

Instructions for Corn letin

Part 1 - Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 basedon informationcurrently available. Ifadditional research or investigationwould be needed to fully respond to any item, please answeras thoroughly aspossible basedon current information.

Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency;attach additionalpages as necessaryto supplement any item.

Part 1 - Project and Sponsor Information

Name of Action or Project: Historic Landmarking of Carpenter Cemetery Project Location (describe, and attach a location map):

City of New Rochelle

Brief Description of Proposed Action: The City of New Rochelle is proposing to landmark Carpenter Cemetery, located on the property at 150 Stratton Road. The site served as a proper burial ground for hundreds of African Americans that were denied interment at other cemeteries due to the color of their skin. Further, the farm upon which the cemetery is located, was an important stop of the Underground Railroad. Accordingly, its association with events have made a significant contributions to New Rochelle's history

Nameof Applicant or Sponsor- Telephone: City Council - City of New Rochelle E-Mail: Address: 515 North Avenue City/PO: State: Zip Code: New Rochelle NY 10801

1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrativemle, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description ofthe intent ofthe proposed action andthe environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other governmental Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: D

3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres c. Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres

4. Checkall landuses that occur on, adjoiningand nearthe proposed action. D Urban D Rural (non-agriculture) D Industrial D Commercial DResidential (suburban) DForest DAgriculture DAquatic QOther(specify): DParkland Attachment: Carpenter Cemetery EAF (2096 : PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS LOCAL LANDMARK)

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5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A pennitted use under the zoning regulations? D b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural NO YES landscape? D 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes, identify:

8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? NO YES D D b. Are public transportation service(s) available at or near the site of the proposed action?

c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? D 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: D

10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No, describe method for providing potable water: D

11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewaterutilities? NO YES

If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment:

12. a. Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic NO YES Places? D b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area?

13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? D D b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? D If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres:

14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: Shoreline D Forest D Agricultural/grasslands D Earlymid-successional Wetland D Urban D Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed NO YES by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? D 16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain? NO YES

17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, a.Will stonnwater discharges flow to adjacentproperties? II NO || YES D D

b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (mnoffand storm drains)? IfYes, briefly describe: D NO QYES Attachment: Carpenter Cemetery EAF (2096 : PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS LOCAL LANDMARK)

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18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of NO YES water or other liquids (e. g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain purpose and size: D D

19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoiningproperty been the location of an active or closed NO YES solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: D

20. Has the site ofthe proposed action or an adjoiningproperty been the subject ofremediation (ongoing or NO YES completed) for hazardouswaste? If Yes, describe: D

I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATIONPROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsoj>name: it Council - City of New Rochelle Date: 9/29/20 Signature: /6~^\ <^^ Attachment: Carpenter Cemetery EAF (2096 : PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS LOCAL LANDMARK)

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Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project:

Date:

Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Impact Assessment

Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept "Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?"

No, or Moderate small to large ivapact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adoptedland use plan or zoning regulations? 2. Will the proposedaction result in a changein the use or intensity ofuse of land? 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? D 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? D 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastmcture for mass transit, hiking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action causean increase in the use ofenergy and it fails to incorporate reasonablyavailable energyconservation or renewable energyopportunities? 7. Will the proposed actioninpact existing: a. public / private water supplies? b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? [a D 8. Will theproposed action impairthe characteror quality ofinyortant historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e. g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? 10. Will theproposed action result in an increasein the potential for erosion, floodingor drainage problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? D Attachment: Carpenter Cemetery EAF (2096 : PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS LOCAL LANDMARK)

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Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance

For every question in Part 2 that was answered "moderate to large impact may occur", or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explam how the lead agency detennined that the impact may or will not be significant. Eachpotential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probabilityof occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also considerthe potential for short- term, long-term and cumulative impacts.

The proposed landmarking of Carpenter Cemetery will in no way pose any adverse impact on the environment. The protection of this historic asset is consistent with the City's planning goals and objectives, protects the environment, and serves the interests of the surrounding community

Check this box if you have determined, basedon the information and analysis above, and any supportingdocumentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significantadverse inpacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Checkthis box if you have determined, basedon the information andanalysis above, and any supportingdocumentation, that the proposed action not result in any significantadverse environmental impacts.

City Council - City of New I 9/29/20 Name of e d gency Date LuizAragon Commissioner of Development Print or TypeName of sp Ie Officerin LeadAgency Title ofResponsible Officer 'cr.. Signature esp bl Officer in Lead Agency Signature ofPreparer (if different Irom Responsible Officer) Attachment: Carpenter Cemetery EAF (2096 : PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS LOCAL LANDMARK)

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CARPENTER CEMETERY AS A LOCAL LANDMARK - Resolution directing Public Hearing on a proposed resolution designating Carpenter Cemetery as a local landmark.

Resolution directing Public Hearing on a proposed resolution designating Carpenter Cemetery as a local landmark.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CARPENTER CEMETERY AS A LOCAL LANDMARK.

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 November 10, 2020 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, on the proposed resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CARPENTER CEMETERY AS A LOCAL LANDMARK. 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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: REGULATING THE USE OF ESCOOTERS AND EBICYCLES - Ordinance adding Chapter 314, Electric Assist Bicycles and Electric Scooters, to the Code of the City of New Rochelle.

Introduction: In January of this year, the Governor’s office announced legislation authorizing the use of escooters and ebikes in New York State. The legislation provides requirements that must be followed where these newer transportation technologies are allowed, and allows local government agencies to provide further regulation. Proposed legislation for New Rochelle is discussed herein.

Review:

Electric scooters and electric bicycles are two of the more recent forms of transportation individuals are using. Quite simply, they make use of electric motors on a scooter or a bicycle to move. They are particularly useful for those without the means to afford a vehicle and those that are looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

While New Rochelle is likely to see the use of these increase by individuals with their own escooters and ebicycles, the City has also signed an agreement with a vendor that will be deploying a new bike share system, and has the capability to deploy escooters as well.

Draft legislation is attached that would regulate the use of these in New Rochelle. Some of the highlights are noted below.

· Maximum speed of 20 miles per hour (28 miles per hour for Class 3 bicycles).

· Minimum age to operate is sixteen (eighteen for Class 3 bicycles).

· Bicycles must follow other protocols required for standards bicycles.

· Further requirements for scooters:

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o Riding on sidewalks is prohibited.

o Cannot be parked in locations that will obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

o Scooter share networks can only operate with authorization of the City.

o Reckless operation is prohibited.

o Proper illumination and audible safety measures are required.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council declare itself Lead Agency and issue a negative declaration for the purposes of an environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) is attached. Further, staff recommends that Council approve the draft legislation.

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 314, ELECTRIC ASSIST BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. Chapter 314, Electric Assist Bicycles and Electric Scooters, is hereby added to the Code of the City of New Rochelle as follows:

Chapter 314 Electric Assist Bicycles and Electric Scooters Article I. Electric Bicycles Section 314-1 Definitions.

(1) “Electric bicycle” shall mean a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.

(a) “Class 1 electric bicycle” or “low-speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle” shall mean a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.

(b) “Class 2 electric bicycle” or “low-speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle” shall mean a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.

(c) “Class 3 electric bicycle” or “speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle” shall mean a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.

Section 314-2 Rights and duties of electric bicycles.

Except as otherwise provided in the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York or this local law, an electric bicycle or an operator of an electric bicycle shall be afforded all the rights and privileges, and be subject to all of the duties, of a bicycle or the operator of a bicycle.

Section 314-3 Tampering restriction.

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A person shall not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle so as to change the motor powered speed capability or motor engagement (between pedal and throttle assist types of engagement) of an electric bicycle. A person shall not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle in a manner that allows the motor to provide assistance above the speed of: (a) 20 miles per hour if the bike is being propelled exclusively by the motor; or (b) 28 miles per hour if the motor is providing assistance only when the rider is pedaling. A device shall no longer be considered an electric bicycle if the motor is modified such that the motor is capable of propelling the device at a speed that exceeds: (a) 20 miles per hour if the bike is being propelled exclusively by the motor; or (b) 28 miles per hour if the motor is providing assistance only when the rider is pedaling.

Section 314-4 CPSC compliance.

An electric bicycle shall comply with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for bicycles adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (16 C.F.R. part 1512). Section 206.

Section 314-5 Motor disengagement.

A class 2 electric bicycle shall operate in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied. A class 1 and 3 electric bicycle shall operate in a manner such that the motor is disengaged through a mechanism that, when the rider stops pedaling, the electric motor will disengage or cease to function.

Section 314-6 Path use by class 1 and 2 electric bicycles.

A class 1 electric bicycle or a class 2 electric bicycle may be used in all places where bicycles are permitted to travel, including, but not limited to bicycle and multi-use paths and trails. However, the City may prohibit, by ordinance, the operation of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on that bicycle path or trail.

Section 314-7 Path use by class 3 electric bicycles.

A class 3 electric bicycle shall not be operated on a bicycle or multi-use path or trail unless it is within or adjacent to a highway or roadway, or unless the City permits, by ordinance, that operation.

Section 314-8 Age restriction.

No person under the age of eighteen (18) may operate a class 3 electric bicycle. A person under the age of sixteen (16) may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.

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Article II. Electric Scooters Section 314-9 Definitions. Electric scooter. Every device weighing less than one hundred pounds that (a) has handlebars, a floorboard that can be stood upon by the operator, and an electric motor, (b) can be powered by the electric motor and/or human power, and (c) has a maximum speed of no more than twenty miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor and is designed to transport only one person. Section 314-10 Traffic laws apply to persons operating electric scooters; local laws. A. Every person riding an electric scooter upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of this state and the rider of a electric scooter by this code, except as to special regulations in this code and except as to those provisions of this code which by their nature can have no application. B. No person shall operate an electric scooter unless such operation follows the provisions of this chapter, and any regulation or order or local law or ordinance. Section 314-11 Operating electric scooters. A. No electric scooter shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which such device is designed and equipped.

B. No person operating an electric scooter shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars or which obstructs his or her vision in any direction.

C. Every person operating an electric scooter shall yield the right of way to pedestrians. D. No person less than sixteen years of age shall operate or ride as a passenger upon an electric scooter, and no person sixteen years of age or older shall allow any person less than sixteen years of age to operate or ride as a passenger upon such scooter. A police officer shall only issue a summons for a violation of this subdivision by a person less than sixteen years of age to the parent or guardian of such person if the violation by such person occurs in the presence of such person's parent or guardian and where such parent or guardian is eighteen years of age or more. Such summons shall only be issued to such parent or guardian, and shall not be issued to the person less than sixteen years of age.

E. No person shall operate an electric scooter without the owner’s consent.

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F. No person shall operate an electric scooter at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.

G. No person shall ride an electric scooter on a sidewalk.

H. No person shall park an electric scooter in a location that obstructs the flow of vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian traffic, and shall be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (Public Law 101-336).

I. Clinging to vehicles. No person operating an electric scooter shall attach such scooter, or himself or herself, to any vehicle being operated upon a roadway.

J. No vehicle operator shall knowingly permit any person to attach any electric scooter or himself or herself to such operator's vehicle in violation of subsection J above. Section 314-12 Riding on roadways, shoulders, and lanes reserved for non-motorized vehicles and devices. A. Upon all roadways, any electric scooter shall be operated either near the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway or upon a usable right-hand shoulder, or on a usable bicycle or in- line skate lane if a usable bicycle or in-line skate lane is provided, in such a manner as to prevent undue interference with the flow of traffic except when preparing for a left turn or when reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that would make it unsafe to continue along near the right-hand curb or edge. Conditions to be taken into consideration include, but are not limited to, fixed or moving objects, vehicles, bicycles, in-line skates, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards or traffic lanes too narrow for a person operating an electric scooter and a vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane.

B. Persons operating electric scooters upon a roadway shall ride single file. Persons operating electric scooters upon a shoulder, bicycle or in-line skate lane, or bicycle or in- line skate path intended for the use of bicycles, in-line skates or electric scooters may ride two or more abreast if sufficient space is available, except that when passing a vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, person on in-line skates or pedestrian standing or proceeding along such shoulder, lane or path, persons operating electric scooters shall operate such scooters single file.

C. Any person operating an electric scooter who is entering a roadway from a private road, driveway, alley or over a curb shall come to a full stop before entering the roadway.

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Section 314-13 Lamps and other equipment. A. Every electric scooter when in use during the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible during hours of darkness from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front and with a red light visible to the rear for three hundred feet. B. No person shall operate an electric scooter unless such scooter is equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least one hundred feet, except that an electric scooter shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon an electric scooter any siren or whistle.

C. Every electric scooter shall be equipped with a brake, which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.

Section 314-14 Leaving the scene of an incident involving an electric scooter without reporting. A. Any person operating an electric scooter who, knowing or having cause to know, that physical injury, as defined in subdivision nine of section 10.00 of the penal law, has been caused to another person, due to the operation of such electric scooter by such person, shall, before leaving the place where such physical injury occurred, stop, and provide his or her name and residence, including street and street number, to the injured party, if practical, and also to a police officer, or in the event that no police officer is in the vicinity of the place of said injury, then such person shall report such incident as soon as physically able to the nearest police station or judicial officer. Section 314-15 Effect of regulations. A. The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this article. B. These regulations applicable to electric scooters shall apply whenever an electric scooter is operated upon any highway, upon private roads open to public motor vehicle traffic and upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, in-line skates, electric scooters, or all. C. Shared electric scooter systems shall only operate with the authorization of the City of New Rochelle, and pursuant to all pertinent regulations noted herein. D. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, all trip data, personal information, images, videos, and other recorded images collected by any shared electric scooter system which is authorized to operate within the City of New Rochelle: (i) shall be for the exclusive use of such shared electric scooter system and shall not be sold, distributed or otherwise made available for any commercial purpose and (ii) shall not be disclosed or otherwise made accessible except: (1) to the person who is the subject of such data, information or record; or (2) if necessary to comply with a lawful court order,

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judicial warrant signed by a judge appointed pursuant to article III of the United States constitution, or subpoena for individual data, information or records properly issued pursuant to the criminal procedure law or the civil practice law and rules. Provided, however, that nothing contained in this paragraph shall be deemed to preclude the exchange of such data, information or recorded images solely for the purpose of administering such authorized shared system. E. Any violation of this article shall be punishable by a mandatory minimum fine of fifty dollars and a maximum fine of one hundred dollars plus a mandatory surcharge of fifty dollars. In addition, a court may order a term of community service be performed by the violator.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. EAF

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Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information

Instructions for Corn letin

Part 1 - Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses becomepart ofthe Explicationfor approvalor funding,are subject to publicreview, andmay be subjectto furtherverification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respondto any item, please answeras thoroughly as possible basedon current information.

Complete all itemsin Part 1. Youmay also provide my additionalinformation which you believe will beneeded by oruseful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.

Part 1 . Project and Sponsor Information

Name of Action or Project: Escooter and Ebicycle Legislation Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): CityofNewRochelle

Brief Description of Proposed Action: Proposed legislation regulating the use of electric scooters and electric bicycles in the City of New Rochelle.

Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone; City Council - City of New Rochelle E-Mail: Address: 515 North Avenue City/PO: State; Zip Code: New Rochelle NY 10801 1, Does theproposed action only involve the legislativeadoption ofa plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative mle, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent ofthe proposed action andthe environmental resources that D may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Doesthe proposed actionrequire a pennit, approval or fundingfiwm anyother governmental Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and pennit or approval: a n

3.a. Total acreageof the site ofthe proposed action? acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres

4. Check all land uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed action. QUrban DRural(non-agriculture) D Industrial D Commercial D Residential(suburban) DForest DAgriculture D Aquatic D Other(specify): DParkland Attachment: EAF (2095 : PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT RE: REGULATING THE USE OF ESCOOTERS AND EBICYCLES)

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5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? D b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensiveplan? 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural NO YES landscape? a D 7. Is the site of the proposed action located m, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes, identify: D 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? NO YES D b. Are publictransportation services) availableat or nearthe site ofthe proposed action? 3 a c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site ofthe proposed action? D 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requiremants? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies; D

10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No, describe method for providing potable water: D

11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastcwater utilities? NO YES If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: D D

12. a. Does the site contain a stmcture that is listed on either the State or National Register ofHistoric NO YES Places? a b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area?

13. a. Does anyportion of the site ofthe proposed action, or lands adjoiningthe proposed action, contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? D b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach mto, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify fhe wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: D D

14. Identifythe typical_habitattypes that occuron, or arelikely to be foundon fheproject site. Checkall that apply: D Shoreline D Forest DAgricultural/grasslands DEarly roid-successional D Wetland D Urban D Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed NO YES by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? D D 16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain? NO YES

17. Will the proposed action create stonn water discharge, either from point or aon-point sources? NO YES IfYes, a.Will storm waterdischarges flow to adjacentproperties? II NO ||YES a D

b. Will storm waterdischarges be directedto establishedconveyance systems (rynoffand^tomi drains)? IfYes, briefly describe: DNO QYES Attachment: EAF (2095 : PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT RE: REGULATING THE USE OF ESCOOTERS AND EBICYCLES)

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18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of NO YES water or other liquids(e. g. retentionpond, wastelagoon, dam)? IfYes, explainpurpose andsize:

19. Has the site of the proposed acdon or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed NO YES solid wastemanagement facUity? If Yes, describe: DD

20. Hasthe site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject ofremediation (ongoing or NO YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: D

I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVmED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/spo o name: c'ty ouncil - City of New Rochelle Date: 09/01/20 Signature: CA-" Attachment: EAF (2095 : PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT RE: REGULATING THE USE OF ESCOOTERS AND EBICYCLES)

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Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Impact Assessment

Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all ofthe following questions in Part 2 usingthe information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by theproject sponsor or otherwise available to (hereviewer. When answeringthe questions the reviewer should be guidedby the concept"Have my responsesbeen reasonableconsidering the scale and contextof the proposedaction?"

No, or Moderate small to large intact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposedaction createa material conflictwith an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? D 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land?

3. Will the proposed action impsar the character or quality of the existmg community?

4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the enviromnental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Enviromnental Area (CEA)? a 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing levd of traffic or affect existing infi-astructure for naass transit, hiking or walkway? D 6. Will theproposed actioncause an increase in theuse of energy and it fails to incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action inpact existing: a. public / private water supplies? b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? D 8. Will the proposed action inpair the character or quality of inyortant historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will theproposed action result in an adversechange to natural resources (e. g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? D 10, Will the proposed action result in an mcrease in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? D Attachment: EAF (2095 : PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT RE: REGULATING THE USE OF ESCOOTERS AND EBICYCLES)

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Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance

Forevery questionin Part 2 thatwas answered "moderate to large impact mayoccur", or if there is a need to explain why a particularelement of the proposed action may or will not result in a significantadverse environmental impact, please completePart 3. Part3 should,in sufGcientdetail, identify flie impact, includingany measures ordesign elements that havebeen included bythe project sponsorto avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explainhow the leadagency detamined that theimpact mayor will not be significant. Eachpotential impact shouldbe assessedconsidering its setting, probability ofoccumng, duradon, ureversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- tenn, long-temi and cumulative impacts.

The proposed legislation regulates the use ofelectric scooters and bicydes, largely consistentwith the regulations set for by the State of NewYork. Adoption of this legislation will have no adverse impact on the environment.

Checkthis box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documeatadon, thatthe proposed action may resultin one or more potentially large or significant adverse inyacts and an environmeiital inyact statement is required. Chedc this box if you have determined, based on the infonmation and analysis above, and any supporting docuinentation, thatthe proposed actio w'll notresult in anysignificant adverse environmental inipacts.

City of New Rochelle - City o oil 09/01/20 NaitBO a Agency Date Luiz C. Aragon Commissionerof Development Print or Type Name o R sp sible OfScer m Lead Agency Title ofResponsible Officer (^. Signatureof o .'ible Ofi&cerin LeadAgency Si^ aturc ofPreparer (if different fi-omResponsible OfHcer) Attachment: EAF (2095 : PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT RE: REGULATING THE USE OF ESCOOTERS AND EBICYCLES)

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED LEGISLATION RE: BEECHWOOD AVENUE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY, 21 SECOND STREET EDPL - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a written offer for the property located at 21 Second Street (Section 2, Block 693, Lot 34) relative to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) for acquiring property in connection with expansion and improvement of the Beechwood Avenue Public Works Facility and to authorize the commencement of legal proceedings to acquire the property under EDPL Article 4. (Revised)

Background:

In 2018, the City of New Rochelle (the “City”) began construction on a parcel at 70 Nardozzi Place to relocate its Department of Public Works (DPW) facility from its current location on the Echo Bay waterfront. In order to accommodate the relocation of the DPW facility effectively at 70 Nardozzi, it became necessary for the City to acquire additional properties in the Beechwood Avenue area; specifically, 21 Second Street and Webster Avenue (collectively, the “Properties”). The City has already taken action to accomplish this goal, including, but not limited to, approving, on December 16, 2019, a Determination and Findings under Article 2 of the EDPL that the Properties would be taken for this proposed public use - relocation of the DPW facility.

At this time, the City will need to negotiate the acquisition of the Properties. As per EDPL § 303, the City will be required to make a written offer to acquire the Property for one hundred per centum of the valuation established by the appraisal prepared late last year. For 21 Second Street Property, the offer will need to be made in the amount of $675,000. Once the offer is made, the Property’s owner may: (a) accept this offer as payment in full for the value of the Property; or (b) reject this offer as payment in full and instead elect to accept this offer as an advance payment. In the meantime, the City will file a Petition to acquire the Property by eminent domain and vest title in the City under Article 4 of the EDPL.

Recommendation: The Department of Development staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or a designee to make a written offer for the Property as outlined above and to authorize the commencement of legal proceedings to acquire the Property under EDPL Article 4.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN OFFER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21 SECOND STREET (SECTION 2, BLOCK 693, LOT 34) RELATIVE TO THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW (EDPL) FOR ACQUIRING PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE BEECHWOOD AVENUE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMENCEMENT OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY UNDER EDPL ARTICLE 4. (Revised)

WHEREAS, in 2018, the City of New Rochelle (the “City”) began construction on a parcel at 70 Nardozzi Place to relocate its Department of Public Works (DPW) facility from its current location on the Echo Bay waterfront; and

WHEREAS, in order to accommodate the relocation of the DPW facility effectively at 70 Nardozzi Place, it became necessary for the City to acquire additional properties in the Beechwood Avenue area; specifically, 21 Second Street and Webster Avenue (collectively, the “Properties”); and

WHEREAS, the City has already acted to accomplish this goal, including, but not limited to, approving, on December 16, 2019, a Determination and Findings under Article 2 of the EDPL that the Properties would be taken for this proposed public use - relocation of the DPW facility; and

WHEREAS, as per EDPL § 303, the City will be required to make a written offer to acquire the Property for one hundred per centum of the valuation established by the appraisal prepared late last year, which shall be $675,000 for the property at 21 Second Street; and

WHEREAS, once the offer is made, the Property’s owner may: (a) accept this offer as payment in full for the value of the Property; or (b) reject this offer as payment in full and instead elect to accept this offer as an advance payment; and

WHEREAS, in the meantime, the City will file a Petition to acquire the Property by eminent domain and vest title in the City under Article 4 of the EDPL; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of New Rochelle hereby authorizes

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the City Manager to submit a written offer for the property located at 21 Second Street (Section 2, Block 693, Lot 34) relative to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) for acquiring property in connection with expansion and improvement of the Beechwood Avenue Public Works Facility and to authorize the commencement of legal proceedings to acquire the property under EDPL Article 4.

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED LEGISLATION RE: BEECHWOOD AVENUE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY, WEBSTER AVENUE EDPL - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a written offer for the property located on Webster Avenue (Section 2, Block 693, Lot 45) relative to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) for acquiring property in connection with expansion and improvement of the Beechwood Avenue Public Works Facility and to authorize the commencement of legal proceedings to acquire the property under EDPL Article 4. (Revised)

Background:

At this time, the City will need to negotiate the acquisition of the Properties. As per EDPL § 303, the City will be required to make a written offer to acquire the Property for one hundred per centum of the valuation established by the appraisal prepared late last year. For the Webster Avenue Property, the offer will need to be made in the amount of $410,000. Once the offer is made, the Property’s owner may: (a) accept this offer as payment in full for the value of the Property; or (b) reject this offer as payment in full and instead elect to accept this offer as an advance payment. In the meantime, the City will file a Petition to acquire the Property by eminent domain and vest title in the City under Article 4 of the EDPL.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN OFFER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT WEBSTER AVENUE (SECTION 2, BLOCK 693, LOT 45) RELATIVE TO THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW (EDPL) FOR ACQUIRING PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE BEECHWOOD AVENUE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMENCEMENT OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY UNDER EDPL ARTICLE 4. (Revised)

WHEREAS, in the meantime, the City will file a Petition to acquire the Property by eminent domain and vest title in the City under Article 4 of the EDPL; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of New Rochelle hereby authorizes

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the City Manager to submit a written offer for the property located at Webster Avenue (Section 2, Block 693, Lot 45) relative to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) for acquiring property in connection with expansion and improvement of the Beechwood Avenue Public Works Facility and to authorize the commencement of legal proceedings to acquire the property under EDPL Article 4.

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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: Jim Moran, Interim Public Works Commissioner DATE: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: PARKING REGULATION CHANGE - CEDAR STREET CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE STAGING - Ordinance amending Section 312- 87, Schedule XVI: No stopping or standing, and Section 312-90, Schedule XIX: Bus Stops, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Cedar Street construction vehicle staging).

Extensive construction work occurring in the downtown area has resulted in numerous complaints of construction vehicles idling in front of places of business and residences. The Building Official has directed any such vehicles that cannot be accommodated on their site to use Cedar Street as an overflow construction vehicle staging area. An existing county bus stop located within the proposed staging area is also recommended to be added to the municipal code. The following revisions are recommended: (matter underlined added)

§ 312-87 Schedule XVI: No Stopping or Standing. In accordance with the provisions of § 312-45, no person shall stop or stand a vehicle between the hours listed upon any of the following described streets or parts of streets: Name of Street Side Hours/ Days Location Cedar Street Both All From Garden Street to [Harrison Street] Palmer Avenue Cedar Street East All From Palmer Avenue to Radisson Plaza Cedar Street East All/ Except Construction From Radisson Plaza to Harrison Vehicle Staging Street Cedar Street West All/ Except Construction From Palmer Avenue to Harrison Vehicle Staging Street

§ 312-90 Schedule XIX: Bus Stops. In accordance with the provisions of § 312-48, the following described locations are hereby designated as bus stops:

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Street Name Cross Street Bus Direction Location/ Hours/ Days Cedar Street In front of 39 South West side for 70 feet/All/All

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 312-87, SCHEDULE XVI: NO STOPPING OR STANDING, AND SECTION 312- 90, SCHEDULE XIX: BUS STOPS, OF CHAPTER 312 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE (CEDAR STREET CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE STAGING).

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. The Code of the City of New Rochelle, Section 312-87, Schedule XVI: No Stopping or Standing, of Chapter 312 (Vehicles and Traffic) is hereby amended as follows:

§ 312-87, Schedule XVI: No Stopping or Standing.

In accordance with the provisions of § 312-45, no person shall stop or stand a vehicle between the hours listed upon any of the following described streets or parts of streets:

Name of Street Side Hours/ Days Location

Cedar Street Both All From Garden Street to [Harrison Street] Palmer Avenue Cedar Street East All From Palmer Avenue to Radisson Plaza Cedar Street East All/ Except Construction From Radisson Plaza to Harrison Vehicle Staging Street Cedar Street West All/ Except Construction From Palmer Avenue to Harrison Vehicle Staging Street

Section 2. The Code of the City of New Rochelle, Section 312-90 (Schedule XIX: Bus Stops) of Chapter 312 (Vehicles and Traffic) is hereby amended as follows:

§312-90. Schedule XIX: Bus Stops.

In accordance with the provisions of §312-48, the following described locations are hereby designated as bus stops:

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Street Name Cross Street Bus Direction Location/ Hours/ Days

Cedar Street In front of 39 South West side for 70 feet/All/All

Matter [bracketed] deleted. Matter underlined added.

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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: Jim Moran, Interim Public Works Commissioner DATE: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: PARKING REGULATION CHANGE - VICTORY BOULEVARD - 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 (Victory Boulevard).

NRPD has identified a location along Victory Blvd where parked vehicles have been resulting in unsafe conditions due to the curvature of the street. Vehicles are crossing the double yellow lines to maneuver around them. Parking restrictions are proposed around the curved section of Victory Blvd from #324 to Hanson Lane. The following change to the Municipal code is recommended: (Matter underlined added)

§ 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

Victory Blvd Both From #324 to Hanson Lane

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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 (VICTORY BOULEVARD).

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

Victory Boulevard Both From #324 to Hanson Lane

Matter underlined added.

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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: Jim Moran, Interim Public Works Commissioner DATE: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AWARD OF CONTRACT RE: MARINA BULKHEAD REPAIR – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 20-010 - Ordinance accepting the lowest dollar bid of Waterside Contracting Corp. and amending Ordinance No. 270 of 2019, the budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2020, relative to Marina Bulkhead Repair (Project No. 20-010).

(Per discussions with City Manager, this memo will be finalized immediately upon evaluation of the bids, which were received on 9/30/20)....

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE LOWEST DOLLAR BID OF WATERSIDE CONTRACTING CORP. AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 270 OF 2019, THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2020, RELATIVE TO MARINA BULKHEAD REPAIR (PROJECT NO. 20-010).

WHEREAS, this project involves the repair of approximately 160 linear feet of the existing timber bulkhead at the New Rochelle Municipal Marina which was damaged during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and entail the installation of new timber piles, exterior walers and miscellaneous drainage improvements; and

WHEREAS, competitive bids were solicited for this project; and

WHEREAS, four (4) contractors submitted valid bids, as follows:

POSITION CONTRACTOR BASE BID ALTERNATE 1 BID TOTAL

1 Waterside Contracting Corp. $ 94,675.00 $ 32,600.00 $127,275.00 2 Arben Group $189,975.00 $ 17,000.00 $197,975.00 3 ELQ Industries Inc. $194,323.00 $ 8,372.50 $202,695.50 4 Custom Marine Inc. $241,500.00 $ 57,800.00 $299,300.00 and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has recommended the award of this Project to the lowest dollar bidder, Waterside Contracting Corp., to perform work on the Project at its base bid price of $94,675.00; now, therefore

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

Section 1. The lowest dollar bid of Waterside Contracting Corp., to perform work on the Project at its base bid price of $94,675.00, plus 15 percent contingency of $14,201.00, for a total bid price of $108,875.00 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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Section 2. Ordinance No. 270 of 2019, the budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2020, is hereby amended as follows:

Increase Appropriations:

7989ER 20000-2540 Major Renovations $108,875

Increase Estimated Revenues:

7989 9998 2540 Appropriated FB $108,875

The Base Bid value of this project should be eligible for 90% reimbursement from FEMA.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Award Recommendation_20-010_ Marina Bulkhead Repairs

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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: James J. Moran, P.E., Public Works Interim Commissioner / City Engineer DATE: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: Award of Marina Bulkhead Repair Project 20-010

PROPOSED AWARD OF BID FOR MARINA BULKHEAD REPAIRS: Resolution Accepting the Lowest Dollar Bid from Waterside Contracting Corp.

ORIGINATOR: Department of Public Works (DPW)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Marina Bulkhead Repair, Project No. 20-010

This project involves the repair of approximately 160 linear feet of the existing timber bulkhead at the New Rochelle Municipal Marina, which was damaged during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The work generally entails the installation of new timber piles, exterior walers, and miscellaneous drainage improvements.

RESULTS OF BIDS: Bids for the above Project were received at 3:00 pm on September 30th, 2020. Below is a summary of the bid results:

POSITION CONTRACTOR BASE BID ALTERNATE 1 BID TOTAL Waterside Contracting 1 $94,675 $32,600 $127,275 Corp 2 Arben Group $180,975 $17,000 $197,975 3 ELQ Industries Inc $194,323 $8,372.50 $202,695.50 4 Custom Marine Inc $241,500 $57,800 $299,300

Attachment: Award Recommendation_20-010_ Marina Bulkhead Repairs (2104 : PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: MARINA BULKHEAD

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CONSTRAINTS & CONSULTANTS: Bid prices shall remain valid through 2020, and work must be completed on or before February 26th, 2021. Project will be awarded immediately upon permit approval from the State for the proposed work.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION: DPW recommends awarding the Base Bid for this project to the lowest responsible bidder, Waterside Contracting Corp.

TOTAL CONTRACT COST & FUNDING REQUIRED: The recommended funding for this project is Base Bid ($94,675) plus 15% contingency, for a total amount of 108,876.00

FUNDING Funding for this project is available from the Hudson Marina account and will be managed as follows:

Account # 7989ER-9998-2540 increase appropriation in the amount of $108,876.00

Account # 7989ER-20000-2540 increase expense in the amount of $108,876.00

The Base Bid value of this project should be eligible for 90% reimbursement from FEMA. Attachment: Award Recommendation_20-010_ Marina Bulkhead Repairs (2104 : PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: MARINA BULKHEAD

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LEGISLATION Attachment: Award Recommendation_20-010_ Marina Bulkhead Repairs (2104 : PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: MARINA BULKHEAD

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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: Jim Moran, Interim Public Works Commissioner DATE: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AWARD OF CONTRACT RE: FUELING STATION AT CLIFF AND BIRCH STREETS – DPW PROJECT NO. 20-018 - Resolution accepting the lowest dollar bid of Aventura Construction Corp. relative to the fueling station at Cliff and Birch Street (Project No. 20-018).

(Per discussions with City Manager, this memo will be finalized immediately upon evaluation of the bids, which were received on 9/30/20)

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOWEST DOLLAR BID OF AVENTURA CONSTRUCTION CORP. RELATIVE TO THE FUELING STATION AT CLIFF AND BIRCH STREET (PROJECT NO. 20-018).

WHEREAS, this project involves the construction of a new gasoline and diesel fuel station for City-owned vehicles and generally involves the installation of asphalt pavement, security fencing, fuel storage tanks and dispensers, roof canopy, stormwater management system, and new curbing and access aprons to the site; and

WHEREAS, competitive bids were solicited for this project; and

WHEREAS, six (6) contractors submitted valid bids, as follows:

POSITION CONTRACTOR BID TOTAL

1 Aventura Construction Corp. $1,797,496 2 OCS Industries, Inc. $1,921,299 3 Paladino Concrete Creations $1,979,700 4 ELQ Industries Inc. $1,985,700 5 MPCC Corp. $2,073,773 6 Northbrook Contracting Corp. $2,776,270 and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has recommended the award of this Project to the lowest dollar bidder, Aventura Construction Corp., to perform work on the Project at its bid price of $1,797,496; now, therefore

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

1. The lowest dollar bid of Aventura Construction Corp. to perform work on the Project at its bid price of $1,797,496, plus 15 percent contingency of $269,624, for a total bid price of $2,067,120 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 No. 1490H-20000-2210.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Award Recommendation_20-018_Fueling Station at Cliff and Birch Street

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City of New Rochelle Public Works

PROPOSED AWARD OF BID FOR PAVEMENT ENHACEMENTS: Resolution Accepting the Lowest Dollar Bid from Aventura Construction Corp.

ORIGINATOR: Department of Public Works (DPW)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Fueling Station at Cliff and Birch Street, Project No. 20-018

This project involves the construction of a new gasoline and diesel fuel station for City-owned vehicles. Construction generally involves the installation of asphalt pavement, security fencing, fuel storage tanks and dispensers, roof canopy, stormwater management system, and new curbing and access aprons to the site.

RESULTS OF BIDS: Bids for the above Project were received at 3:00 pm on September 30th, 2020. Below is a summary of the bid results:

POSITION CONTRACTOR BID TOTAL

1 Aventura Construction Corp $1,797,496 2 OCS Industries Inc $1,921,299 3 Paladino Concrete Creations $1,979,700 4 ELQ Industries Inc $1,985,700 5 MPCC Corp $2,073,773 6 Northbrook Contracting Corp $2,776,270

Attachment: Award Recommendation_20-018_Fueling Station at Cliff and Birch Street (2105 : PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: FUELING

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CONSTRAINTS & CONSULTANTS: This project is necessary as part of the relocation of DPW operations from the City Yard site, currently planned for Spring 2021.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION: DPW recommends awarding this project to the lowest responsible bidder Aventura Construction Corp.

TOTAL CONTRACT COST & FUNDING REQUIRED: The recommended funding for this project is Base Bid ($1,797,496) plus 15% Contingency, for a total of $2,067,120.00

FUNDING Funds for this project are available from account 1490H-20000-2210 for to the relocation of City Yard.

Attachment: Award Recommendation_20-018_Fueling Station at Cliff and Birch Street (2105 : PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: FUELING

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LEGISLATION Attachment: Award Recommendation_20-018_Fueling Station at Cliff and Birch Street (2105 : PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: FUELING

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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: Jim Moran, Interim Public Works Commissioner DATE: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.

Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of New Rochelle hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless in accordance with the Term Sheet dated October 1, 2020 and upon the terms and conditions acceptable to the City Manager and Corporation Counsel.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Term Sheet Verizon Wireless 10-1-20

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TERM SHEET FOR TELECOMMUNICATONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE AND NEW YORK SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a VERIZON WIRELESS

OCTOBER 1, 2020 This Term Sheet summarizes the principal terms of the Telecommunications Franchise Agreement (hereinafter the “Agreement”) between the City of New Rochelle (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) and New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (herein referred to as “Verizon”). General:  The Agreement grants Verizon the non-exclusive authority to construct, erect, operate and maintain wireless facilities in the public rights-of-way of the City.  Verizon is authorized to attach facilities to existing City or third party owned poles and to install its own new poles, if necessary.  Verizon is required to comply with all applicable requirements of the City Code.  Verizon’s use of the public rights-of-way may not interfere with the City’s own use.  The Agreement applies to the entire present territorial limits of the City.  Verizon must arrange for and pay any applicable charges for all utility services.  Verizon is proposing 11 small wireless facilities as detailed in Exhibit A. Term of Agreement:  The Agreement has an initial term of 15 years.  If upon expiration of the initial term the City determines that Verizon has complied with all material terms and conditions, Verizon shall have the option to renew the Agreement for four additional 5-year renewal terms.  The City may refuse to renew the Agreement if Verizon has not complied with all material terms and conditions after providing Verizon a good faith opportunity to remedy any deficiencies in its performance. Insurance:  Verizon is required to maintain the following insurance policies: (1) Workers Compensation, Employers’ Liability and Disability Benefits Insurance in statutory amounts; (2) $5,000,000 in Commercial General Liability Insurance; (3) $2,000,000 in Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance; and (4) $2,000,000 in Commercial Excess/Umbrella Liability Insurance.  The City must be listed as an additional insured for all required insurance policies.  Verizon is required to obtain a surety bond in an amount acceptable to the City but no more than $50,000.00. Indemnification: Attachment: Term Sheet Verizon Wireless 10-1-20 (2115 : RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TELECOM.

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 Verizon must indemnify the City, except for gross negligence of willful misconduct of the City. Breach, Remedies, Default and Termination:  The City may terminate the Agreement if Verizon fails to comply with any of the ten enumerated items established in Section 7 of the Agreement. Compensation to the City:  Verizon is required to pay the City an annual fee of $270.00 per pole on which Verizon’s equipment has been attached. This fee will increase by 5% every 2 years during the term of the Agreement. Based on Verizon’s initial request to install eleven facilities, the annual fee for the first year will be $2,970.00.  Verizon is permitted to install up to 50 feet of fiber optic cable and/or conduit. Any additional fiber optic cable or conduit will require an amendment to the Agreement or a new agreement.  Verizon is also required to pay a $5,000.00 Administrative Fee to the City in order to cover any administrative costs related to the execution of the Agreement.  Verizon must reimburse the City for all expert consultant’s costs incurred from the negotiation of the Agreement.  If due to a change in law or final court decision the fees required by federal law are declared invalid, the Agreement permits renegotiation of the compensation provisions. Construction Requirements:  Verizon must comply with general and specific requirements relating to construction in the public rights-of-way, including those relating to restoration of damage to public property, construction scheduling, equipment location, interference, relocation, tree trimming, and installation of microtransmitters. Plans, Records and Reports:  Verizon must submit a mapped description of the major physical elements of its equipment to the City on an annual basis.  Verizon must generally submit to the City, upon request, any information or report that the City deems necessary or appropriate to carry out its authority to manage the public rights-of-way and determine Verizon’s compliance with the Agreement.

Attachment: Term Sheet Verizon Wireless 10-1-20 (2115 : RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TELECOM.

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City of New Rochelle Parks & Recreation

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: William Zimmermann, Parks & Rec Commissioner DATE: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED EXTENSION RE: VOLUNTEER NEW YORK SERVICE AGREEMENT - Resolution authorizing a two-year service agreement extension with Volunteer NY (VNY) through December 31, 2022.

Our current service agreement with Volunteer NY (VNY) is set to expire on December 31, 2020. However, that agreement allows a two-year extension upon mutual consent of both parties. Both the City and VNY wish to extend this agreement as stipulated and as noted in attached request letter.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH VOLUNTEER NY (VNY) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022.

WHEREAS, the City’s current service agreement with Volunteer NY (VNY) shall expire on December 31, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the agreement allows a two-year extension upon mutual consent of both parties; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the service agreement between the City of New Rochelle and Volunteer NY is hereby extended for two years through December 31, 2022, upon mutual consent of both parties.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. VNY Letter to extend contract_9.24.2020

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September 24, 2020

Chuck Strome City Manager City of New Rochelle 515 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10801

Board of Directors Valerie Mason Cunningham, Chair Mr. Strome, Joseph L. Ali, Vice Chair, Committees of the Board On behalf of Volunteer New York! I am writing to request that the city consider Michael Welling, extending for two years the agreement dated April 30, 2018 between the City of New Vice Chair, Committees of the Corporation Rochelle and Volunteer New York! to increase volunteerism in the City, set to expire Grant Mitchell, M.D., on December 31, 2020. Treasurer Joanne Taylor, In partnership with the City, Volunteer New York! works to mobilize volunteers to meet Secretary pressing community needs and equip nonprofits to utilize volunteer power effectively Kathy D’Agostino and successfully. Since the partnership began in the spring of 2016, the number of Rosemary Byrnes Jesse Cruz New Rochelleans registered in the Volunteer New York! system has increased 70% Julia Emrick and over 540 volunteers have helped beautify City parks through community-wide Tara Fappiano Ed Forbes cleanup days. Volunteers have come together in honor on 9/11 and the MLK Day of Ally Gallin Service and this past spring we deepened our partnership to address COVID-19 Jay T. Glassman Jill Gottlieb response and recovery in the City. Michael Grossman Jonathan Hotz For 70 years, Volunteer New York! has been THE one-stop resource devoted to Joanne Kirkpatrick Alissa Kosowsky increasing volunteerism in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties. Our Susan Kushner mission is to inspire, mobilize and equip individuals and groups to take positive action Carmen L. Martínez-López, PhD Robert Pisano, Jr. to address pressing challenges, support nonprofits and strengthen the quality of life in David Ritacco our community. At Volunteer New York! staff and volunteers work together every day Amy Seiden Steven Sonet, Esq. to encourage adults to serve, youth to build character, families to bond, young Abbe Stein professionals to lead, mature adults to share their wisdom, and businesses to get Nancy Street involved. Felix Tapia Daniel Zelem

Ex Officio We look forward to continuing this meaningful partnership in support of community. Lew Koflowitz

Strategic Advisors Sincerely, Markham F. Rollins, III Marjorie Lang Executive Director Jeanette Gisbert, MPA Jeanette Gisbert Programs and Services Executive Director Camp Vollo Job Readiness through Volunteerism Leadership Westchester RISE - Readiness through Integrated Service RSVP of Westchester Virtual Volunteer Center (VVC) Volunteer Spirit Awards Volunteer Referral Service Youth Volunteer Program Volunteer New Rochelle

Attachment: VNY Letter to extend contract_9.24.2020 (2100 : PROPOSED EXTENSION RE: VOLUNTEER NEW YORK SERVICE AGREEMENT)

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING RE: CITY MANAGER'S BUDGET ESTIMATE, YEAR 2021 - Resolution directing Public Hearing on the City Manager's Budget Estimate for the year 2021 and providing for Public Hearing thereon.

CITY MANAGER'S BUDGET ESTIMATE, YEAR 2021

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY MANAGER'S BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.

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

Section 1. This City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, on December 1, 2020 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 2. 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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: STATE PLASTIC BAG BAN - Resolution imposing a $0.05 fee on paper bags effective January 1, 2021.

In the recently approved New York State Budget, the State included a ban on plastic bags that will take effect on or after March 1, 2020. The State legislation allows the legislative body of any county and city to impose a fee ($0.05 cents) on paper carryout bags through local law to take effect on or after March 1, 2020. This is an opt-in. Therefore, there will be no fee unless the county or city chooses to act. If a county and a city wholly within such county both impose a fee, then the fee imposed by such county does not apply within the territorial limits of the city. The paper bag fee cannot apply to customers using the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, or any successor programs used as full or partial payment. If the county or city imposes a paper bag fee locally, the Comptroller will pay 40 percent of the paper bag fee ($0.02) to the county or city that imposed it for the purpose of purchasing and distributing reusable bags, with priority given to low and fixed-income communities. Any funds that have not been used for this purpose must be returned to the Comptroller and deposited into the General Fund for the State to purchase and distribute reusable bags. The remaining 60 percent of the fee ($0.03) is deposited into the state’s Environmental Protection Fund.

The legislation explicitly preempts local plastic bag laws.

The City Council has discussed this matter and asked the staff to develop a program to opt-in to the program. As a result, I am recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution imposing the $0.05 fee on paper bags effective January 1, 2021. Between now and then, staff will develop a program to alert businesses and residents of the program and to use the City share of the fee for a program to distribute reusable bags to residents with priority given to low and fixed-income communities.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION IMPOSING A $0.05 FEE ON PAPER BAGS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2021.

WHEREAS, the recently approved New York State Budget included a ban on plastic bags that will take effect on or after March 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the State legislation allows the legislative body of any county and city to impose a fee ($0.05 cents) on paper carryout bags through local law to take effect on or after March 1, 2020 (this is an opt-in); and

WHEREAS, there will be no fee unless the county or city chooses to act; and

WHEREAS, if a county and a city wholly within such county both impose a fee, then the fee imposed by such county does not apply within the territorial limits of the city; and

WHEREAS, the paper bag fee cannot apply to customers using the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, or any successor programs used as full or partial payment; and

WHEREAS, if the county or city imposes a paper bag fee locally, the Comptroller will pay 40 percent of the paper bag fee ($0.02) to the county or city that imposed it for the purpose of purchasing and distributing reusable bags, with priority given to low and fixed-income communities; and

WHEREAS, any funds that have not been used for this purpose must be returned to the Comptroller and deposited into the General Fund for the State to purchase and distribute reusable bags, and the remaining 60 percent of the fee ($0.03) is deposited into the state’s Environmental Protection Fund; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of New Rochelle hereby authorizes the imposition of a $0.05 on paper bags effective January 1, 2021.

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City of New Rochelle Mayor's Office

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Noam Bramson, Mayor DATE: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: ELECTRIC-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS Requested by Mayor Noam Bramson DISCUSSION ITEM The topic of electric-powered leaf blowers was requested by Mayor Noam Bramson for discussion

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: MEETINGS TO REVIEW PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET Requested by Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager DISCUSSION ITEM The City Manager's proposed 2021 Budget will be submitted to City Council on Friday, November 6th, 2020. I am proposing the following schedule for meetings to present and discuss the proposed budget:

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020 (COW) - City Manager Presentation Police Department Fire Department Public Works Department

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 (Special meeting prior to RLM) Parks and Recreation Department Development Department All other Departments Capital Budget

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020 Any overflow/City Council discussion

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 Additional City Council discussion Public Hearing

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2020 Additional City Council discussion Adoption of Budget

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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: October 13, 2020 SUBJECT: TRAINING PROGRAM RE: "UNDOING RACISM" Requested by Christine Dodge, Commissioner of Human Resources DISCUSSION ITEM Training Program Re: "Undoing Racism" is proposed to be established (added item)

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