Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1

Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1ST FLOOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020 3:45 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PRESENTATION

3:45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. AKRF RE: GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY UPDATE - PRESENTER: KEVIN EDWARDS, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR 4:00 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.: BARTON & LOGUIDICE, CONSULTANT TEAM, RE: HUGUENOT PARK CAUSEWAY PROJECT - MASTER PLAN CITY MANAGER'S 2021 BUDGET ESTIMATE - PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION

AGENDA REVIEW

COMMENDATION(S):

PUBLIC HEARING(S) THIS EVENING

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 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) 3. 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) Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 2

4. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2021 SECTION 8 ANNUAL PLAN AND PHA ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN - Resolution adopting the 2021 Section 8 Annual PHA (Public Housing Authority) Plan and PHA Administrative Plan. (Public Hearing 11/10/20)

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT:

5. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, CHAPTER 312-62 AND CHAPTER 133 RE: MARINA PARKING DECK - Ordinance amending Section 312-62, Parking Lots, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, and Section 133-1, Enumeration of Fees, of Chapter 133, Fees, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Marina Parking Deck). 6. PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: NEW ROC GARAGE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM- RFB # 5341 - Resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Star Fire Protection relative to the New Roc Garage Fire Alarm System (RFB # 5341). 7. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: CHAPTER 312-62 AND CHAPTER 133 RE: PROSPECT STREET LOT - Ordinance amending Section 312-62, Parking Lots, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, and Section 133- 1, Enumeration of Fees, of Chapter 133, Fees, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Prospect Street Lot). 8. PROPOSED RESOLUTION RE: 2020 FREE HOLIDAY PARKING - Resolution permitting free holiday parking from December 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 9. PROPOSED LEAD AGENCY STATUS - Resolution declaring Lead Agency status relative to the Petition from Iona College relative to a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 81 of 2002 (number of students permitted to reside in dormitory buildings associated with the College). 10. PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002) - Ordinance approving the Petition of Iona College and amending Ordinance No. 81 of 2002 relative to Dormitory Occupancy Limits. (Intro. 11/10/20; Public Hearing 12/1/20) 11. PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING RE: PETITION FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002) - Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing on the Petition from Iona College relative to a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 81 of 2002 (number of students permitted to reside in dormitory buildings associated with the College) ("Proposed Action").

LAW DEPARTMENT:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:

12. PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION RE: AGREEMENT FOR AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AUDITOR RELATIVE TO THE CITY'S FINANCIAL AUDITS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2020 THROUGH 2022 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for an independent public auditor relative to the City's financial audits for the fiscal years 2020 through 2022.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 3

13. PROPOSED LEAD AGENCY STATUS RE: TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS - Resolution declaring Lead Agency status relative to the Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. 14. PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION RE: VERIZON TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - Resolution to issue a determination of non significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") relating to the adoption of a resolution approving the telecommunications franchise agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. 15. PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION RE: 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. 16. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: SHEARWOOD PLACE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS - Ordinance amending Section 312-29, One-Way Streets, and Section 312-79, Schedule VIII: Stop Intersections, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Shearwood Place). 17. PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD FOR BEECHWOOD AVENUE ORGANIC YARD SITE DEVELOPMENT - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 20-030 - Resolution accepting the lowest dollar bid of Remus Industries/Lauria Li relative to Beechwood Avenue Organic Yard Site Development (Project No. 20-030).

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION:

18. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF WILDCLIFF ADAPTIVE REUSE PLAN - Resolution adopting the Wildcliff Adaptive Reuse Plan. 19. PROPOSED ADOPTION RE: HUDSON PARK MASTER PLAN - Resolution adopting the Hudson Park Master Plan. 20. PROPOSED ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARD FROM THE WESTCHESTER CLUBMEN FOUNDATION RE: HIGHER AIMS PROGRAM AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2020 BUDGET - Ordinance Accepting a Grant Award in the Amount of $25,876.00 from the Westchester Clubmen Foundation to Continue and Expand the Higher Aims Program in New Rochelle, amending Ordinance No. 270 of 2019, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2020, and appropriating funds therefor.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

21. PROPOSED AGREEMENT RE: DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE - Ordinance accepting a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, amending Ordinance No. 270 of 2019, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2020, and appropriating funds therefor.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES:

CITY MANAGER: Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 4

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEM(S):

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS: November Special Meeting (Budget Session), Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 4:00 P. M.; Regular Legislative Meeting, Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 6:15 P. M.; Special Meetng (Budget Session if necessary), Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at 5:00 P. M.; December Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 3:45 P. M. (first Tuesday); December Regular Legislative Meeting, Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 6:15 P. M. (second Tuesday)

DISCUSSION ITEM(S):

22. AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY Requested by Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 PM (See list above)

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

ADJOURNMENT City of New Rochelle City Clerk

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Michelle Oliveros, City Clerk DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: 3:45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. AKRF RE: GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY UPDATE - PRESENTER: KEVIN EDWARDS, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR DISCUSSION ITEM

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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: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: 4:00 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.: BARTON & LOGUIDICE, CONSULTANT TEAM, RE: HUGUENOT PARK CAUSEWAY PROJECT - MASTER PLAN

Our project design consultant team, Barton & Loguidice, will present final conceptual designs for proposed capital project improvements to the main causeway entry at Huguenot Park.

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LEGISLATION

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MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Michelle Oliveros, City Clerk DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: CITY MANAGER'S 2021 BUDGET ESTIMATE - PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION DISCUSSION ITEM City Manager's Presentation of 2021 Budget Estimate - followed by Presentations by Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works Department

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 10, 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: November 10, 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: November 10, 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

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PHOTOGRAPHS

Carpenter Cemetery May 2, 1957

Carpenter Cemetery from Stratton Road, May 2019

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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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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.

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2021 SECTION 8 ANNUAL PLAN AND PHA ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN - Resolution adopting the 2021 Section 8 Annual PHA (Public Housing Authority) Plan and PHA Administrative Plan. (Public Hearing 11/10/20)

Background: The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (QHWRA) requires every Public Housing Authority (PHA) to prepare an Annual PHA Plan which is to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In addition, HUD must approve revisions to the PHA Administrative Plan.

The 2021 Annual PHA Plan outlines the City’s progress in meeting the goals and objectives set forth in the 2020 Five Year Plan. The PHA Annual Plan for 2021 includes no significant amendments or program modifications from the 2020 Annual PHA Plan.

The PHA Administrative Plan is the operations manual for the agency. It outlines PHA policies and the applicable federal guidelines governing those policies. The Administrative Plan has two revisions: (1) to allow applicants placement on the waiting list using a lottery system and (2) to grant the City’s TBRA program participants a local preference on the waiting list.

Recommendations:

1. At the Regular Legislative Meeting on September 22, 2020, City Council will schedule a Public Hearing for the November 10, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting. As required by HUD, it is necessary to observe a 45- day comment period that will extend from September 25 until November 10, 2020.

2. At the Regular Legislative Meeting on November 17, City Council will approve and adopt the 2021 Annual PHA Plan and the PHA Administrative Plan.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2021 SECTION 8 ANNUAL PHA (PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY) PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of New Rochelle that after a public hearing held on November 10, 2020, this City Council hereby adopts the 2021 Section 8 Annual PHA (Public Housing Authority) Plan and Administrative Plan in accordance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (QHWRA); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and submit such documentation as may be necessary and required to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, CHAPTER 312-62 AND CHAPTER 133 RE: MARINA PARKING DECK - Ordinance amending Section 312-62, Parking Lots, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, and Section 133-1, Enumeration of Fees, of Chapter 133, Fees, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Marina Parking Deck).

Background: The Department of Development was tasked with determining the feasibility and benefits of implementing metered parking and permit parking on the Marina Deck. The Marina Parking Deck is primarily utilized by patrons of nearby businesses and the New Rochelle Municipal Marina. The Marina Deck is also utilized, from time to time, by City employees working at the Marina and the Bureau of Traffic Services.

The availability of residential parking in the area is extremely limited. The nearby City-owned Davenport Avenue Lot offers 24/7 residential permit parking; however, the lot is currently full and has a waiting list of 121 residents. Hence, the demand for residential parking greatly exceeds the current availability.

Based on the aforementioned information, the Department of Development believes it is in the best interest of the City, and the surrounding community, for metered parking and residential permit parking to be implemented at the Marina Parking Deck. Therefore, the Department recommends the following amendments to the current parking code to increase revenue and to help satisfy the unmet demand for residential parking.

Issue: This memo seeks to outline various code amendments to improve the efficiency of parking availability to better serve the surrounding community.

See attached code change request to Section 312-62 Part D and Chapter 133 Part 1 of the City Code.

Recommendation:

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It is the request of the Department of Development that §312-62 Part D and Chapter 133 Part 1 be amended to reflect the changes requested.

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 312-62, PARKING LOTS, OF CHAPTER 312, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, AND SECTION 133-1, ENUMERATION OF FEES, OF CHAPTER 133, FEES, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE (MARINA PARKING DECK).

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. Section 312-62, Parking Lots, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle, is hereby amended to read as follows:

§ 312-62. Parking lots.

D. Parking is hereby permitted in metered, ticket-timed, fee-controlled or free lots, as follows:

Name of Lot Restriction

Marina Parking Deck (Upper) Metered Parking shall be permitted in the top deck at a rate as set forth in Chapter 133, Fees, for a period not to exceed 12 hours, 24 hours a day, except Sundays and holidays. Residential Parking shall be permitted full time in the top deck by permit available by mail from the Department of Development, as set forth in Chapter 133, Fees. City of New Rochelle Employee Parking shall be permitted Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 am to 3:30 pm in the top deck by permit available by mail from the Department of Development, as set forth in Chapter 133, Fees. Parking of motor vehicles having a gross weight in excess of three tons and parking of any trailers is prohibited unless permit has been issued by the Marina Office.

Marina Parking Deck (Lower) Parking shall be permitted in this lot at a rate as set forth in Chapter 133, Fees, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. There shall be no parking between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily, including weekends and holidays.

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Section 2. Section 133-1, Enumeration of fees, is hereby amended as follows:

§ 133-1 Enumeration of Fees.

The following schedule of fees is hereby established with respect to licenses, permits, registrations, documents and activities required or regulated under the provisions of various chapters of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. Specific requirements and regulations for the following shall be as set forth in the chapter to which reference is made below. The following schedule of fees shall expire at the end of each calendar year, commencing December 31, 2006, unless renewed and/or amended prior thereto.

Code Section Type of Fee Amount

Marina Parking Deck (Upper) Area Resident Annual $435.00 Semiannual $225.00 City of New Rochelle Annual No fee Employee - Marina Deck Metered, top level only Portion per hour $1.00

Marina [p]Parking Deck (Lower) per vehicle $70.00 Slip owners (mandatory) $70.00 Replacement $45.00

Matter [bracketed] deleted. Matter underlined added.

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD RE: NEW ROC GARAGE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM- RFB # 5341 - Resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Star Fire Protection relative to the New Roc Garage Fire Alarm System (RFB # 5341).

BACKGROUND: In continuation of the City of New Rochelle’s Capital Improvement Plan for the New Roc Garage, the Department of Development is now seeking to replace the current aging fire alarm system with a new state-of-the-art fire alarm system.

ISSUE: On October 14, 2020, the City of New Rochelle received nine (9) responses to RFB No. 5341: New Roc Garage Fire Alarm System. Below is a summary of the bid results.

EXCEEDS LOW BY POSITION CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID $ / % 1 Star Fire Protection $143,000.00 $0/0% 2 All Bright Electric $232,960.00 $89,860.00/63% 3 Talt Electric $274,477.90 $131,478.00/92% 4 RLJ Electric $315,000.00 $172,000.00/120% 5 TJN Electric $372,211.00 $229,211.00/160% 6 Patriot Electric $985,700.00 $842,700.00/589% 7 Meco Electric Company $1,507,350.00 $1,364,350.00/954% Disqualified Healy Electric Contracting Disqualified* Not Available Disqualified E I A Electric Disqualified** Not Available

* Note: Vendor’s Total Bid Amount listed is $281,000, but sum of Bid Schedule Line Items totals to $281,466 **Note: Vendor’s Total Bid Amount is $789,076.03, but adds up to $789,075.30

The two lowest bids, and their references, were reviewed by the City’s Engineering Consultant for the New Roc Garage, the Chazen Companies. As a result of this review, Chazen has recommended that a contract be awarded to Star Fire Protection.

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Based on Chazen’s recommendation and a subsequent review by Department Staff, the Department of Development believes it is in the best interest of the City to award the Base Bid for this project to the lowest responsible bidder, Star Fire Protection.

The Department also believes, based on consultation with Chazen and the age of the facility, that the Contingency level should be set at 20% ($28,600).

FUNDING SOURCE: Funding for this project is available in account 5651EP.20000

TOTAL CONTRACT COST & FUNDING REQUIRED: Total Contract Cost (Base Bid) …………………… $ 143,000.00 Recommended Contingency Amount (20%) …… ... $ 28,600.00 Total Funding Required ………………………...... $ 171,600.00

RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of the Department of Development that authorization be given to the City Manager to award RFB No. 5341 to the lowest responsible bidder, Star Fire Protection, as per the terms and specifications described therein.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OF STAR FIRE PROTECTION RELATIVE TO THE NEW ROC GARAGE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (RFB #5341).

WHEREAS, in continuation of the City of New Rochelle’s Capital Improvement Plan for the New Roc Garage, the Department of Development is seeking to replace the current aging fire alarm system with a new state-of-the-art fire alarm system; and

WHEREAS, competitive bids were solicited for this project; and

WHEREAS, nine (9) contractors submitted valid bids, as follows:

WHEREAS, after review of the two lowest bids and their references by the City’s Engineering Consultant for the New Roc Garage, the Chazen Companies, it was recommended that a contract be awarded to Star Fire Protection; and

WHEREAS, based on Chazen’s recommendation and a subsequent review by Department Staff, the Department of Development believes it is in the best interest of the City to award the Base Bid for this project to the lowest responsible bidder, Star Fire Protection;

WHEREAS, the Department also believes, based on consultation with Chazen and the age of the facility, that the Contingency level should be set at 20% ($28,600); and

WHEREAS, the Department of Development has recommended the award of this Project to the lowest responsible bidder, Star Fire Protection, to perform work on the Project at its bid price of $143,000.00; now, therefore

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

1. The lowest dollar bid of Star Fire Protection to perform work on the Project at its bid price of $143,000.00 plus 20 percent contingency of $28,600.00, for a total bid price of $171,600.00 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.

2. Funding for this Project is available in Account No. 561EP.20000.

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: CHAPTER 312-62 AND CHAPTER 133 RE: PROSPECT STREET LOT - Ordinance amending Section 312-62, Parking Lots, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, and Section 133-1, Enumeration of Fees, of Chapter 133, Fees, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Prospect Street Lot).

Background: The Prospect Street Lot is used by a mix of businesses, permit parkers and hourly transient parkers which are managed by either a CALE Pay Machine, pay by cell or permit management system. All three systems are enforced using LPR technology either through a vehicle mounted camera system or through NRPD handheld devices.

Currently there are have been availability issues in the Prospect Street Lot due to on-going construction in the vicinity, and due to the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic which have forced many people to work from home.

Based on the aforementioned availability issues associated with the Prospect Street Lot, the Department of Development hereby recommends the following amendments to the current parking code in an effort to better manage parking availability in the Prospect Street Lot.

Issue: This memo seeks to outline various code amendments to improve the efficiency of parking availability to better serve the surrounding community.

See attached code change request to Section 312-62 Part D and Chapter 133 Part 1 of the City Code.

RECOMMENDATION: It is the request of the Department of Development that §312-62 Part D and Chapter 133 Part 1 be amended to reflect the changes requested.

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BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. Section 312-62, Parking Lots, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle, is hereby amended to read as follows:

§ 312-62. Parking lots.

D. Parking is hereby permitted in metered, ticket-timed, fee-controlled or free lots, as follows:

Name of Lot Restriction

Prospect Street Parking Lot Metered Parking shall be permitted in this lot at a rate as set forth in Chapter 133, Fees, for a period not to exceed [12] 3 hours, 24 hours a day, except Sundays and holidays. Permit Parking shall also be permitted full time in this lot by permit available by mail from the Department of Development, as set forth in Chapter 133, Fees. Overnight Permit Parking shall be permitted between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday, upon display of a permit available from the Department of Development. The rate for this permit shall be as set forth in Chapter 133, Fees. Parking of motor vehicles having a gross weight in excess of three tons and parking of any trailers is prohibited.

Section 2. Section 133-1, Enumeration of fees, is hereby amended as follows:

§ 133-1 Enumeration of Fees.

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chapters of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. Specific requirements and regulations for the following shall be as set forth in the chapter to which reference is made below. The following schedule of fees shall expire at the end of each calendar year, commencing December 31, 2006, unless renewed and/or amended prior thereto.

Code Section Type of Fee Amount

Prospect Street Metered Portion per hour $1.00

Matter [bracketed] deleted. Matter underlined added.

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City of New Rochelle Development

Background:

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

Recommendation:

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

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

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

Staff recommends that the proposed change take effect beginning Tuesday, December 1, 2020 through and including, Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 9am to 9pm. Normal parking regulations will resume on Friday, January 1, 2021.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION PERMITTING FREE HOLIDAY PARKING FROM DECEMBER 1, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020.

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

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

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

and be it further

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

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED LEAD AGENCY STATUS - Resolution declaring Lead Agency status relative to the Petition from Iona College relative to a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 81 of 2002 (number of students permitted to reside in dormitory buildings associated with the College).

Resolution declaring Lead Agency status relative to the Petition from Iona College relative to a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 81 of 2002 (number of students permitted to reside in dormitory buildings associated with the College).

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION DECLARING LEAD AGENCY STATUS RELATIVE TO THE PETITION FROM IONA COLLEGE RELATIVE TO A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 81 OF 2002 (NUMBER OF STUDENTS PERMITTED TO RESIDE IN DORMITORY BUILDINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLLEGE).

WHEREAS, this City Council hereby wishes to declare itself to be the Lead Agency with respect to the environmental review of a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 81 of 2002 (number of students permitted to reside in dormitory buildings associated with the college) (“Proposed Action”); and

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

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

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

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002) - Ordinance approving the Petition of Iona College and amending Ordinance No. 81 of 2002 relative to Dormitory Occupancy Limits. (Intro. 11/10/20; Public Hearing 12/1/20)

Introduction: Iona College has submitted a revised petition dated October 29, 2020 through its counsel Arnold & Porter by letter dated October 30, 2020 to the City seeking to amend Ordinance 81, Section 3, regarding occupancy levels for dormitory buildings located on their campus, specifically Block 1556, Lot 158 for a period of two (2) years - up until September 30, 2022. See enclosed application with exhibits including the proposed revision to Ordinance 81 at ¶ 13. As discussed below, this issue has been periodically reviewed over the years since the ordinance was originally adopted in 2002.

Review: The subject site includes Loftus Hall, Hales Hall and Conese Hall. It is bound by North Avenue to the east, Mayflower Avenue to the south, residential properties primarily fronting on Mount Joy Place to the west, and Summit Avenue to the north.

Ordinance 81 was adopted in 2002 and limited occupancy to a maximum of 696 students residing in the dormitories, without resident advisors. This was amended in 2011 to allow the “maximum number of students as permitted by applicable local and state regulations”, with an expiration date of five years after the amendment. The ordinance was set to expire in September of 2018, but Council allowed a two-year extension by Ordinance No. 2018-61 (3-20-2018).

Prior to granting the two-year extension, an analysis of these buildings by Iona’s consultant found that they could accommodate 2,057 occupants, based on the IBC Building and Fire Code, and 1,043 based on the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York’s College and University Residence Hall Guidelines. The City’s consultant verified Iona’s findings, but noted the College was not in compliance with local Ordinance 81 at the time.

It is important to note that the 696 maximum occupancy limit figure was established nearly two decades ago. Fortunately, Iona has been able to grow, and along with that growth, there is

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obviously a need for additional housing. Further, subsequent amendments to Ordinance 81 have permitted over 696 students residing in these buildings since 2011.

In their petition, Iona cites the need to remain competitive with other colleges, which includes the need to expand housing options. Iona’s request is to continue to temporarily limit local restrictions on occupancy, leaving it to the regulations set forth by the IBC Building and Fire Code, and by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York.

Recommendation: It is recommended that Council give consideration to the amendment as proposed by Iona College with an amendment to section 3 as proposed to state: “Upon compliance with all provisions of state and local law, the Bureau of Buildings shall issue …” It is further recommended that Council set a public hearing and declare itself Lead Agency for compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (an updated Environmental Assessment Form (Parts 1, 2 and 3 is attached.)

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PETITION OF IONA COLLEGE AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 81 OF 2002 RELATIVE TO DORMITORY OCCUPANCY LIMITS.

WHEREAS, Iona College has submitted a revised petition dated October 29, 2020 to the City through its counsel, Arnold & Porter, seeking to amend Ordinance 81, Section 3, regarding occupancy levels for dormitory buildings located on their campus, specifically Block 1556, Lot 158 for a period of two (2) years up until September 30, 2022; and

WHEREAS, this issue has been periodically reviewed over the years since the ordinance was originally adopted in 2002; and

WHEREAS, the subject site includes Loftus Hall, Hales Hall and Conese Hall and is bound by North Avenue to the east, Mayflower Avenue to the south, residential properties primarily fronting on Mount Joy Place to the west, and Summit Avenue to the north; and

WHEREAS, Ordinance 81 was adopted in 2002 and limited occupancy to a maximum of 696 students residing in the dormitories, without resident advisors, and was amended in 2011 to allow the “maximum number of students as permitted by applicable local and state regulations”, with an expiration date of five years after the amendment; and

WHEREAS, the ordinance was set to expire in September of 2018, but Council allowed a two-year extension by adopting Ordinance No. 61 of 2018; and

WHEREAS, prior to granting the two-year extension, an analysis of these buildings by Iona’s consultant found that they could accommodate 2,057 occupants, based on the IBC Building and Fire Code, and 1,043 based on the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York’s College and University Residence Hall Guidelines; and

WHEREAS, the City’s consultant verified Iona’s findings, but noted the College was not in compliance with local Ordinance 81 at the time; and

WHEREAS, Iona has been able to grow, and along with that growth, there is a need for additional housing; and

WHEREAS, subsequent amendments to Ordinance No. 81 of 2002 have permitted over 696 students residing in these buildings since 2011; and

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WHEREAS, Iona’s petition cites the need to remain competitive with other colleges, which includes the need to expand housing options; and

WHEREAS, Iona’s request is to continue to temporarily limit local restrictions on occupancy, leaving it to the regulations set forth by the IBC Building and Fire Code, and by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York; now, therefore

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle, that the petition of Iona College dated October 29, 2020, is hereby approved and Ordinance No. 81 of 2002, is hereby amended.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. IONA Revised Petition 10-29-2020 2. EAF Pt 1 3. EAF Pt 2 4. EAF Pt 3

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Edward F. McTiernan +1 212. B36. 8199 Direct Edward. McTiernan@arnoldporter. com

October30, 2020

Via Hand Dclivc Michelle Oliveros, City Clerk Office ofthe City Clerk CityofNewRochelle 515 North Avenue, 1st Floor New Rochelle, New York 1 0801

Re: Petifionto AmendOrdinance 81 (2002), Section 3 ofthe City ofNew Rochelle regarding occupancy levelfor dormitory buildmgs located on Lot J 58, Block J 556

Dear Ms, Oliveros:

On behalfof lona College ("lona"), enclosed are the original and fourteen (14) copies of a Petition directed to the City Council seeking to amend Ordinance 81 (2002), Section 3 governing the occupancy level for donnitory buildings located on Lot 158, Block 1556. We respectfully request that the Petition be placed on the agenda for considerationat the November, 2020meeting ofthe City Council.

Pursuant to a letter agreement datedDecember 6, 2019, lona establishedan escrow account with the City. To the extentthat there are any fees associatedwith this Petition, the City may apply funds from the Escrow. Please notify me of any amounts chargedin connectionwith this Petition. In addition,kindly providea current balancefor the Escrowand mvoices for any chargespreviously posted againstthe Escrow.

We thank you for consideration of this request,

peetfully submitted,

Edward F. McTieman

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP 250West 55th Street | NewYork. NY 10019-9710 | www.amoldporter.com

US 167725B38V4 Attachment: IONA Revised Petition 10-29-2020 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002))

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CHY COUNCIL:CITY OFNEW ROCHELLE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER:STATE OF NEWYORK

In the Matter of Application of

PETITIONTO AMEND SECTION3 OF CITY ORDINANCE81 OF 2002 IONACOLLEGE,

For Amendments to Ordmaace 81, Section 3 ofthe City of New RocheUe to amend the occupancy level for dormitory buildings located on Lot 158, Block 1556 to that which is pennittedby all applicablelocal andstate regiilations.

Pursuant to Article III, Section 15 of the City Charter, which empowers the City Council to

vote on an ordinance at a public meeting once introduced to the Council "in written or printed form,"

and/or Sections 331-141-142of the City's Code, which empowers the City Council to "amend,

supplement, repeal or change the regulations and districts established under this chapter [331]"

petitioner IONA COLLEGE ("lona"), by its attorneys Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, hereby

petitions the City of New Rochelle (the "City") to amend Ordinance 81 of 2002 ("Ordinance 81") as

follows:

he Petitioner

1) Foundedin 1940by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, lona is a private,

comprehensive, four-year Catholic College located in the City ofNew Rochelle. lona is charteredby

the Board of Regents of the State of New York and operated in accordance with the requirements of

the New York State EducationDepartment. lona and its programs are accreditedby, inter alia, the

Commission Attachment: IONA Revised Petition 10-29-2020 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002))

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onHigher Education of the Middle States Colleges and Schools, the Association to AdvanceCollegiate

Schools ofBusiness, andthe Council ofAcademic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language

Pathology.

2) The City's 2016comprehensive master plan, EnvisioNR,confinns that lona is a major privatesector employer in the City. As of201S, lona employs approximately 772 facultyand staff, and hasa Spring2019 undergraduate program em-ollment ofapproxiniately 2, 744students. As notedby

EnvisioNR, lona has a direct economic impact ofover $117 million that supports over 1, 300 employees, inclusive of full-time, part-time and student workers.

3) lona has successfully transitioned from a con-unuter student population to residential institution offering approximately 40-45% of its undergraduate students housing in dormitories owned andoperated by lona. However,the overall numberof high school graduates in New York is decreasing.

As a result, institutions ofhigher education are operating in an increasingly competitive environment. lona has invested considerable resources in its faculty, academic buildings, dormitories and athletic facilities to support its long-temi plan to transition from a conunuter-oriented college to a regional residential institution. To continue to attract and retain students in this environnient, lona needs to expand the housingoptions it offers to students andprospective students.

4) Studentdecisions conceniing on-campus housing begin as early asNovember for the following academic year. Returning students often make their choices with respect to housing for fhe following academic year in fhe previous spring semester. To attract and retain students, lona must know howmany residents arepemiitted to residein its donnitories.

The Dormitories

5) lona owns and operates suedomiitories includingLoflus Hall, Hales Hall and Conese

Hall which are located on Lot 158, Block 1556 (collectively these three building are referred to as the

"Domiitories"). Coneseand Hales Hall areboth six-floor buildings comprisedof co-ed floors with Attachment: IONA Revised Petition 10-29-2020 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002))

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single-sex suites that house either six (6) or nine (9) students. Loftus Hall is a ten-floor building comprised

of co-ed floors with smgle-sex suites housing either five (5) or six (6) students.

6) In 2018, H2M architects + engineers ("H2M") conducted a comprehensive codeanalysis

of the Dormitories on behalfof lona. This analysis involved verifying the use and occupancy of each

room, calculating the egress distances and calculating the maximum occupancy based upon the current

configurations of the exitingbuildings. H2M concluded in its report dated Febmaiy 1, 2018 that based

upon the fflC Building and Fire Code the number of allowable building occupants is 2, 057. See Exhibit

1. Furthermore, H2M concluded that, according to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York's

College and University ResidenceHall Guidelines ("DASNYGuidelines"), at the total (aggregate)

number of residents that could occupy the Donnitories in compliance with the applicable state regulations

and standards is 1, 043.

7) The Chazen Companies ("Chazen") conducted an analysis and review of the occupancy

limits ofthe Domiitories on behalfof the City. In its report dated Febmary 23, 2018, Chazen found that

the H2M report accurately analyzed the requirements for residents under applicable regulations and

standards but noted that H2M failed to apply Ordinance 8 1. See Exhibit 2.

The Existin Provision

8) As originally adopted in 2002, Ordinance 81 pennitted Lot 158 in Block 1556 "to be used for dormitory buildings, housing a maximum of 696 students without resident advisors... " See

Ordinance 81 Section 2(a).

9) Ordinance 81 was amended in 2011 to pennit "a maximum number of students as permitted by applicable local and state regulations" to reside in the Dormitories.

10) However, the occupancy level in the 2011 amendment (based upon applicable local and state regulations) expired"on the five-yearanniversary of the expirationof Ordinance 163 of2011. " See

Ordinance 81 Section 3. Attachment: IONA Revised Petition 10-29-2020 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002))

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11) Ordinance 163 of 2011 was originally set to expire in September 2018. However, in

March 2018, the City adopted Ordinance 61 of 2018 which set the occupancy limits for the

Dormitories at "the maximum number of students as permitted by applicable local and state

regulations for an additional two years to September 30, 2020."

12) Neither Ordinance 61 of2018 nor Section 3 of Ordinance 8 1 as amended in 2011

establish a precise occupancy limit or specify how the occupaucy level would be established.

Therefore, despite the fact that at all times since 2011 the occupancy in the Dormitories has

exceeded 696, and the fact that lona is relying upon using the Donnitories to their reasonable

capacity to attract and retain students, without further action by the City, at the expiration of the

Ordinance, the occupancy permitted in the Dormitories will presumably return to a maximum of

696 students (not including Resident Advisors).

13) The allowed occupancy level set by the original Ordinance 81 of 696 students is

significantly below the allowable occupancy calculated by H2M using the DASNY Guidelines of

1, 043 students or the New York State IBC Fire Code limit calculated by H2M to be 2, 057 occupants.

Reducing the permitted occupancy of the Donnitories to 696 residents would be extremely disruptive

to lona.

he Pro osed Amendment

14) lona hereby petitions the City to amend Ordinance 81 to extend the current

occupancy level for the Dormitories to the "maximum number of students as permitted by applicable

local and state regulations" for a two-year period to September 30, 2022.

15) The Proposed Amendment would not result in increased student enrollment at lona.

Rather, the Proposed Amendment would allow lona to offer guaranteed, on-campus housing to the maximum number of prospective students permitted by applicable local and state regulations without regard to the limit in the 2002 limit found in Ordinance 81. Attachment: IONA Revised Petition 10-29-2020 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002))

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16) Maintaining maximum occupancy of these college-owned, college-controlled dormitories would allow more students to remain in on-campus housing, which, in turn, would cause less disruption to the surrounding neighborhoods and allow lona to maintain control over student behavior through enforcement of its Code of Conduct and supervision by full-time Resident

Directors and Resident Advisors.

17) lona respectfully submits that it is unaware of any reason related to the morals, health, welfare or safety to the community that would require occupancy of the Dormitory

Buildings to be any less than is allowed by the generally applicable local and state regulations. See Comell Univ. v.

Baenardi. 68 N.Y.2d 583, 593-94, 510 N.Y. S. 2d 861, 866 (1986).

18) As both a religious and educational user of the land, lona should be granted leniency in its application to this Council.

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' In NewYork State thatrequests made byeducational providers should be examined andprocessed more lemently, and that such educational uses should be afforded special treatment. Comell, 68 N. Y. 2d- While the Court ofAppeals noted that the inherentbenefits ofeducational uses must be carefully balancedagainst their potential for impactsto the commumty, here it is clearfhat the benefits ofthe educationaluse is havingits studentsreside on its campus outweighany negative effects to the community. Id. at 597 (expansionmust be takeninto considerationwith "thepossible ill effectsthe proposeduses mayhave on the surroundingarea" andfurther the expansionmay be conditionedby specialpermit on conditions "thatwould mitigate anydeleterious effects on the surrounding community"). Furthermore, '" greaterflexibility is [also] requiredin evaluating an applicationfor a religious use thanan application for anotheruse and every effortto accommodatethe religioususe must be made.'" Rosenfeldv. Z.B.A. ofRamapo, 6 A.D.3d450, 774 N.Y. S.2d 359 (2dDept. 2004), quoting GenesisAssembly ofGod v. Davies, 208 A.D.2d 627, 628, 617N. Y. S.2A202 (2dDept. 2004). "It is incumbentupon the local [government] to suggest measuresto accommodatethe proposedreligious use whilemitigating the adverse effects on the surrounding communityto the greatestextent possible. " GenesisAssembly, 617N.Y. S.2dat203. Attachment: IONA Revised Petition 10-29-2020 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002))

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CONCLUSION WHEREFORE,Petitioner respectfully requests thatthe City Council amend Ordinance 81 of2002 to allow occupancy in the dormitory buildings located on Lot 158 in Block 1556, at the maximum number of students as permitted by applicable local and state regulations.

Dated: October29, 2020 New York, New York

Respectfully submitted, ARNOLD& PORTERKAYE SCHOLER,LLP

By: Edward F. McTiernan Attachment: IONA Revised Petition 10-29-2020 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002))

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2 architects + engineers

838 Broad Hollow Road, 4'" Floor East tal 631. 756. 8000 MeMle, NY 11747 fa< 631. 694. 4122

02.01.18 rev

Mr. Richard Murray Facilities Director lona College RMurray@iona. edu

Re: Dormitory Building OccupancyStudy IONA1801

Dear Mr. Murray: H2M architects + engineers (H2M) has completed the requested code analysis related to the allowable number of occupants at each of three dormitory buildings: Loftus Hall, Hales Halt, and Conese Hall. A NYS IBC Building and Fire Code (2016) analysis was performed to determine the maximum number of total building occupants allowed based on the existing room layout, egress corridors, stairs and exterior doors. This task Involved verifying the use and occupancy for each room, calculaUng the egress distances and calculations for maximum occupancy based on the current configuration of the existing buildings.

Additionally, H2M analyzed the net area of each bedroom to calculate the number of occupants per bedroom which Is separate from the calculations for building occupancy. The NYS IBC requires a minimum bedroom size of 70sf and allocates an allowabls occupancy based on 50sf per person for dormitory bedroom use. H2M has also referenced the Dormitory Authority of the State of NY (DASNY) College and University Residence Hall Guidelines (2014 latest publication), which agrees with the minimum requirements of the State and sites recommended area of 50sf per person for bedroom occupancy.

Tha following paragraphs summarize the occupancy calculations performed for each building:

The Loftus Hall Buildingis anexisting occupied structure, 11 stories In heightand approximately72, 350 habitablesquare feet in floor area. Thebuilding Is a type IIBconstnjction type andfully sprinklered. Based on the occupancy of R-2 Residential and accessory areas of Business and Storage the total allowablenumber of buildingoccupants is 958for this buildingperthe NYSIBC. Therecommended number of bedroom occupants based on 50sf per person, as recommended by the DASNY calculated on the net bedroom area is 547. The Hales Hall Building Is an existing occupied structure, 6 stories In height and approximately 39, 000 habitablesquare feet In floor area. The'bulldingis a typeIIB construction type and fully sprinklered. Based on the occupancy of R-2 Residential and accessory areas of Business and_Storage the total allowablenumber of buildingoccupants is 550for this buildingper the NYSIBC. Therecommended number of bedroom occupants based on SOsfper person calculated on tha net bedroom area is 248. The Conese Hall Building is an existing occupied structure, 6 stories in heightand approximately41 ,750 habitable square feet infloor area. The building is a type IIBconstruction type and fully sprinklered. Based on the occupancy of R-2 Residential and accessory areas of Business andJStorage the total allowable number of building occupants is 549 for this building per the NYSIBC. The recommended number of bedroom occupants based on SOsfper person calculated on the net bedroom area is 248. The stairways, egress doors and maximum path ofegress in each of these buildings all comply with the NYS IBC requirements as shown on the enclosed drawings.

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Pursuant to NYS IBC, the total number of allowable building occupants for Loftus, Hales, and Conese Halls combined is 2,057. Pursuantto DASNYguidelines, the total numberof recommended occupantsfor Loftus, Hales, and Conese Halls combined is 1,043. Based upon my experience, expertise, and the information provided by the College, the 5-yearhistorical occupancylevels In these dormitories have beenlawful and code compliant.

Ifyou haveany questions, pleasefeel freeto contactme at631. 392.5638or [email protected].

Very truly yours,

H2M architects + engineers

36 Marcus, RA, LEED AP Senior Archltect/Studio Director

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THE CAPITALDISTRICT OFFICE CivilEngineers Land Surveyore 547 River Street Planners Troy, NY 12180 Environmental & Safety Professionals COMPANIES' landscapeArchitects P; 518.273.0055 or 888.539.9073 Transportation Planners & Engineers www. chazencompanies. com 1947 - 2017

February23, 2018

Mr. LuizAragon Development Commissioner City of NewRochelle 515 North Avenue New Rochelle, New York 108DI

Re: lona College Dormitory OccupancyAssessment ChazenProject Number: 31802.07

Commissioner:

Asrequested by the City of New Rochelle (City) the Chazen Companies (Chazen) has performed an analysis and reviewof the current occupancy limits ofthree dormitorybuildings at lona College.The three buildings,Loftus Hall, Hales Hall, andConese Hall, are located on North Ave in the City, immediately adjacent to the lona Campus. Aspart of our analysis we reviewed the DormitoryBuilding Occupancy Study, dated February 1, 2018 prepared by H2M architects + engineers, a "bed analysis" provided bythe College, and applicable state codes.

Chazen found the document prepared byH2M to beaccurate and In alignment with the requirements asdefined in the 2015International Building Code and Property Maintenance Code. However,this reportfails to reference local Ordinance81. This ordinance, dated 2002 limited the total occupancy of the three dormitories on the parcel block 1556, lot 58 to 696 students. The ordinance was later amended, but remains the most stringent regulations in terms of occupancyin the three dormitories.

On February 20, 2018, Chazen performed a site visit of the three (3) dormitories buildings, The purpose of the site visitwas to establishthe currentoccupancy for each dorm. Chazenwas escorted through each buildingby lona Collegefacilities personnel whoprovided accessto each roomthat was inspected.

Chazen used the "bed analysis" that was provided by lona College as a resource in performing our site Inspection.This analysis listed the inaximumnumber of beds allowed per room, the numberof bedsprovided forthe spring semester 2018, and the number of beds occupied for the spring semester 2018. Chazen completed aninspection ofeach bedroom throughout the three dormitories referenced above and obtained a current bed count and current occupancy count.

Find!nes Upon completion of our inspectionof the dorms, we summarizedour findingsalong with the "bed analysis" data and it is shown in Table 1 below.

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Mr. LuizAragon February23, 2018 Page 2

Table 1: Actual Occu an

'"K ^ISKK::. -.. ^BiB^^eils'occupl^: '. mfftS. 'w. Loftus Hall Hales Hall Conese Hall Total ?CI{SzSnS8un

As shown in the table above the number of beds occupied at the time of the Inspection was 8 more than listed bythe college. However,since student occupancy can vary throughouta semester, our analysisfocused on the total number of beds which is the potential for occupants in the dormitories. The total number of beds provided wasfound to be 805,three lessthan the collegedata shows. This number is in excessof the maximum number of 696 student allowed per Ordinance 163 and 115 which amended the original Ordinance 81.

In addition, it was observed during our site inspection that the required fire and life safety components in these dormsappeared to be in compliancewith applicablecodes and egresspaths were maintainedthroughout the areas inspected.

Shouldyou haveany questions regarding the information identifiedwithin this report pleasedo nothesitate to contact our office at 518.273,0055.

Sincerely, zr^//?

Edward P. Larkin, P. E. Principal Director of Code Services ec: Joe Popp, Chazen Mike Ruffinen, Chazen

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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 subjectto further verification. Complete Part 1 basedon information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thorougMy as possible based on current information.

Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additionalinformation whichyou believe will be neededby or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.

Part 1 - Project and Sponsor Information

Name of Action or Project: Petition to Amend Ordinance 81 (2002) Project Location(describe, and attach a location map): The City of New Rochelle (Block 1556, Lot 158) Brief Description of Proposed Action: The City is reviewing a petition by lona College seeking to amend Ordinance 81, Section 3 from 2002, regarding occupancy levels for certain dormitory buildings located on their campus, specifically Block 1556, Lot 158. The request would extend the currently permitted occupancy levels to the "maximum number of students as permitted by applicable local and state regulations" for a two-year period to September 30, 2022.

Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone:

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 administrative mle, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. a 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:

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. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: Attachment: EAF Pt 1 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002)) II Urban II Rural (non-agriculture) D Industrial II Commercial D Residential (suburban) Forest II Agriculhire || Aquatic II Other(Specify): F~[Parkland

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5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? D D D NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?

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:

NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increasein fa-afficabove present levels? D b. Are public transportation services available at or nearthe site ofthe proposed action? D c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? 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 connectto an existingpublic/private water supply? NO YES

If No, describe method for providing potable water: D

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

If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: D

12. a. Doesthe project site contain, or is it substantially contiguousto, a building, archaeological site, or distt-ict NO YES which is listed on the Nationalor StateRegister ofHistoric Places, or thathas been determined by the Commissioner ofthe NYS Office ofParks, Recreation and Historic Preservationto be eligible for listing on the D State Register of Historic Places?

b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacentto an areadesignated as sensitive for archaeologicalsites on the NY State Historic PreservationOffice (SHPO) archaeologicalsite inventory? 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: Attachment: EAF Pt 1 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002))

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14. Identifythe typical habitattypes that occur on, or are likely to be foundon the project site. Check all that apply: D Shoreline F~\ Forest Pl Agricultural/grasslands Pl Early mid-successional D Wetland Pl Urban D Suburban 15. Doesthe site ofthe proposedaction contain any species ofanimal, or associatedhabitats, listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered?

16. Is the project site located in the 100-yearflood plan? NO YES D NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm waterdischarge, either from point or non-point sources? IfYes,

a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?

b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (mnoffand storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe:

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

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

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

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATIONPROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE

Applicant/sponsor/ ame: City of New Rochelle Date: 11/3/20

Signature: th- Title: Director of Planning & Sustainability Attachment: EAF Pt 1 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002))

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Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Date:

Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Iny act Assessment

Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answerall ofthe followingquestions in Part2 usingthe informationcontained in Part 1 andother materials submitted by theproject sponsoror otherwiseavailable to the reviewer. When answeringthe questionsthe reviewershould be guided by the concept "Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context ofthe proposed action?"

No, or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposedaction create a material conflictwith an adoptedland use plan or zoning regulations? 2. Will the proposed actionresult in a changein the use or intensity ofuse ofland? a 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality ofthe existing community?

4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment ofa Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? D 5. Will the proposed actionresult in an adverse changein the existinglevel oftraffic or afifectexisting infrastmcture for mass transit, hikingor walkway? 6. Will the proposed action causean increasein the use ofenergy and it fails to incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed actionimpact existing: a. public / private water supplies? D b. public / private wastewatertreatment utilities? a 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adversechange to natural resources (e. g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? Attachment: EAF Pt 2 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002))

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AgencyUse Only [If applicable] Project: Date:

Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance

For every questionin Part 2 that was answered"moderate to large impact mayoccur", or if there is a needto explainwhy a particular element ofthe proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufGcientdetail, identifythe impact, includingany measures or designelements that havebeen included by the project sponsorto avoidor reduceimpacts. Part 3 shouldalso explainhow the leadagency determinedthat the impactmay or will not besignificant. Each potential impact shouldbe assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term, long-temi and cumulative impacts.

Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental inpact statement is required. ^^ Checkthis boxifyo havedetennined, basedon the information andanalysis above, andany supporting documentation, that the proposed "onwill not result in any significantadverse environmental inyacts. City Council- City of N ochelle 11/03/2020 N Lead Agency Date Luiz C. Aragon Commissioner of Development Print or Type Na e onsible Officerin LeadAgency Title of Responsible Officer

Signature es onsible Officer in Lead Agency Si ature ofPreparer(if different fromResponsible Officer) Attachment: EAF Pt 3 (2143 : PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002))

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City of New Rochelle Development

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING RE: PETITION FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002) - Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing on the Petition from Iona College relative to a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 81 of 2002 (number of students permitted to reside in dormitory buildings associated with the College) ("Proposed Action").

PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING RE: PETITION FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002)- Proposed Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing relating to Petition for Proposed Amendment of Ordinance 81, Section 3, (2002)

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PETITION FROM IONA COLLEGE RELATIVE TO A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 81 OF 2002 (NUMBER OF STUDENTS PERMITTED TO RESIDE IN DORMITORY BUILDINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLLEGE) (“PROPOSED ACTION”).

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

This Council shall hold a public hearing on December 1, 2020 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, on the proposed action:

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING BOARD TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON THE PETITION FROM IONA COLLEGE RELATIVE TO A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 81 OF 2002 (NUMBER OF STUDENTS PERMITTED TO RESIDE IN DORMITORY BUILDINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLLEGE). and, be it further

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

RESOLVED that the City Clerk give due notice of said public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Section 331-146 of the New Rochelle Zoning Code, Section 239-M of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and Section 277.61 and 277.71 of the County Administrative Code.

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City of New Rochelle Finance Department

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Mark Zulli, Finance Commissioner DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION RE: AGREEMENT FOR AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AUDITOR RELATIVE TO THE CITY'S FINANCIAL AUDITS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2020 THROUGH 2022 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for an independent public auditor relative to the City's financial audits for the fiscal years 2020 through 2022.

Background: The City of New Rochelle's current agreement for independent audit services expired with the completion of the fiscal year 2019 audit. As a result, a Request for Proposals ("RFP-NR-5342") was issued on August 31, 2020 for a qualified certified public accounting firm to provide independent audit services as detailed therein. Proposals were due September 23, 2020 and four responses were received. An RFP evaluation committee reviewed each proposal based on the award criteria contained in the RFP document.

The committee unanimously agreed that the proposal submitted by PKF O'Connor Davies met or exceeded the professional requirements and represents the best value.

Recommendation: The committee is recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution naming PKF O'Connor Davies as the City's Independent Auditor for the fiscal years 2020 through 2022, and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement thereto.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AUDITOR RELATIVE TO THE CITY’S FINANCIAL AUDITS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2020 THROUGH 2022.

WHEREAS, the City of New Rochelle's current agreement for independent audit services expired with the completion of the fiscal year 2019 audit; and

WHEREAS, as a result, a Request for Proposals ("RFP-NR-5342") was issued on August 31, 2020 for a qualified certified public accounting firm to provide independent audit services as detailed therein; and

WHEREAS, proposals were due September 23, 2020 and four responses were received; and

WHEREAS, an RFP evaluation committee reviewed each proposal based on the award criteria contained in the RFP document; and

WHEREAS, the committee unanimously agreed that the proposal submitted by PKF O'Connor Davies met or exceeded the professional requirements and represents the best value; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of New Rochelle hereby designates the firm of PKF O'Connor Davies as the City's Independent Auditor for the fiscal years 2020 through 2022, and authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement thereto.

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City of New Rochelle Law

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Kathleen E. Gill, Corporation Counsel DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED LEAD AGENCY STATUS RE: TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS - Resolution declaring Lead Agency status relative to the Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.

Resolution declaring Lead Agency status relative to the Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION DECLARING LEAD AGENCY STATUS RELATIVE TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS.

WHEREAS, this City Council hereby wishes to declare itself to be the Lead Agency with respect to the environmental review of the Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless; and

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

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

BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council hereby declares itself to be the lead agency with respect to the proposed action.

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City of New Rochelle Law

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Kathleen E. Gill, Corporation Counsel DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION RE: VERIZON TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - Resolution to issue a determination of non significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") relating to the adoption of a resolution approving the telecommunications franchise agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.

Resolution to issue a determination of non significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") relating to the adoption of a resolution approving the telecommunications franchise agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION TO ISSUE A DETERMINATION OF NON SIGNIFICANCE PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (“SEQRA”) RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS.

WHEREAS, The City Council, after due deliberation and input from various City Departments, has considered the adoption of a resolution approving the franchise agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (“Verizon Wireless”), regarding the use of the streets and rights of way for the operation of a distributed antenna system telecommunications network within the City of New Rochelle; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has thoroughly reviewed, considered and deliberated upon the entire record that was before it including, but not limited to the Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF’); and

WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed action, has been reviewed as an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) requiring the City Council to comply with the Regulations promulgated pursuant to SEQRA, and

WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered the proposed action and has reviewed the attached Environmental Assessment Form and supplemental materials, and the criteria set forth in Section 617.7 of 6 NYCRR Part 617 of the SEQRA regulations and has identified and carefully considered the relevant areas of environmental concern as are fully set forth in said Environmental Assessment Form to determine if the proposed action will have a significant impact upon the environment; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, by the New Rochelle City Council that based upon the City Council’s review of the Environmental Assessment Form and supplemental materials, the City Council hereby determines that the Proposed Action will not have a significant effect on the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration under SEQRA; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.

ATTACHMENTS:

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1. Signed EAF

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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: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION RE: 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 2. Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Verizon Wireless-P O Item 12, 10 20 20 RLM

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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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LAW OFFICES OF ^> SNYDER & SNYDER, LLP / ^ 34 WHITE PLAINS ROAD NEW YORK OFFICE TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK 10591 NEW JERSEY OFFICE 44H PARKAVENUE, 9TH FLOOR (914) 333-0700 ONE GATEWAY CENTER, SUITE 2600 NEW YORK, NEW YORK !002e NEWARK. NEW JERSEY 07102 (S'a) 749. 1448 FAX Ot4> 333-0743 (973) 824-9772 FAX(2ia'932-aS93 FAX (873) 824-9774 WRITER'S E-MAIL ADDRESS LESLIE J. SNVDER REPLY TO; ROBERT D. GAUDIOSO

DAVID L. SNYDER e-mail to lsnyder@snyderlaw. net <19B6-2012) Tarrytown Office September 20, 2019

Scott D. Pickup, Commissioner Department of Public Works New Rochelle City Hall 515 North Avenue New Rochelle, New York 1 0801

Re: NewYork SMSALimited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless Submission ofApplication for Franchise to Provide Telecouununications Services m New Rochelle, New York

Dear Commissioner Pickup:

We are the attorneys for New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a. Verizon Wireless ("Verizon Wireless") in connection with Verizon Wireless' application for a franchise with the City of New Rochelle ("City") authorizing the occupation and use of streets in the City to provide telecommunications services. At the request of Alyson Seigal of Verizon Wireless and pursuant to Section 292-4 of the City of NewRochel]e Code ("Code"), enclosed please find the required information with respect to Verizon Wireless' application:

1) Applicant Information;

a. Applicant Name: New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless b. Address: 4 Centerock Road, West Nyack , New York 10994 c. Contact Name-, AlysonSeigal d. Telephone Number:(914) 714-765 1 e. EmailAddress: alyson.m. [email protected]

2) Description of Telecommunications Services and Facilities/Equipment; Verizon Wireless proposes to constmct, install, own, operate and maintain a distributed antenna system telecommunications network within the City, such network to consist of telecommunications facilities, includingbut not limited to, remote communicationsnodes consisting of antennas, radio amplifiers, signal converters power supplies and meters, enclosures andancillary cabling, connectors and equipment, in certain ofthe public rights of way within the City. Attachment: Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Verizon Wireless-P O Item 12, 10 20 RLM (2115 : RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

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3) Description of Proposed Franchise Area; Verizon Wireless seeks a franchise for the entire City.

4) Proposed Construction Schedule and Sequence: 3-6 months from receipt of all approvals for the first phase.

5) Map showing the proposed location of the Applicant's telecommunications system. The location of the proposed nodes in the first phase is set forth on Schedule I attached hereto.

6) Ownership of the Applicant and Identification of all affiliated persons. Please see the Disclosure Statement attached hereto as Schedule II.

Kindly advise that Verizon Wireless may proceed to enter into negotiations with the City for the proposed franchise. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have anyquestions, please call me at (914)333-0700.

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US/ap Enclosures ec: Kathleen Gill, Esq. Corporation Counsel City ofNew Rochelle 515 North Avenue New Rochelle, New York 10801

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. Cellco Psrtneiship d/b/a Verizon Wireless ("Cellco") is a general partnership fanned under the laws ofthe State ofDelaware. Cellco has four partners in total and is indiiectty, wholly ownedby VerizonConunumcations Inc. C'Verizon"). Vedzon, a publiclytraded company, has itsprincipaJ place of business at 1095Avenue ofthe Americas, NewYork, NewYork. The following is a Ustmg of partners:

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Verizon Americas Inc., One Veruon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-1097 -a Delawarecorporation with its principalplace of business in NewJersey

GTE Wireless of the Midwest Incorporated, One Verizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-1097 -anIndiana corporation withits principalplace of business in NewJersey -whose sole member is Verizon Americas Inc.

. Bell AtlanticMobile Systemsof Allentown, Inc., OneVerizon Way, BaskingRidge, NJ 07920-1097,a Delawarecorporatiofl with its principalplace ofbusmes$in NewJersey

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MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Jim Moran, Interim Public Works Commissioner DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: SHEARWOOD PLACE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS - Ordinance amending Section 312-29, One-Way Streets, and Section 312-79, Schedule VIII: Stop Intersections, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Shearwood Place).

A new street is being constructed adjacent to Station Plaza South. Dedication of the new street as a public street requires the following changes to the Municipal Code: (matter underlined added; matter bracketed is deleted)

§ 312-29 One-way streets. The following streets or parts of streets are hereby designated as one-way streets in the direction indicated, and no person shall travel in a direction other than as authorized below: Name of Street Direction of Travel Limits Shearwood Place North From Huguenot Street to Station Plaza South [Railroad Place] [West] [From Bridge Street to Memorial Highway] Station Plaza South West From Shearwood Place to Memorial Highway

§ 312-79 Schedule VIII: Stop Intersections. In accordance with the provisions of § 312-34, the following described intersections are hereby designated as stop intersections, and stop signs shall be installed as follows: Stop Sign on Direction of Travel At Intersection of Shearwood Place North Station Plaza South

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 312-29, ONE-WAY STREETS, AND SECTION 312-79, SCHEDULE VIII: STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF CHAPTER 312, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE (SHEARWOOD PLACE).

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. The Code of the City of New Rochelle, Section 312-29, One-Way Streets, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, is hereby amended as follows: § 312-29. One-way streets. The following streets or parts of streets are hereby designated as one-way streets in the direction indicated, and no person shall travel in a direction other than as authorized below:

Name of Street Direction of Travel Limits

Shearwood Place North From Huguenot Street to Station Plaza South

[Railroad Place] [West] [From Bridge Street to Memorial Highway]

Station Plaza South West From Shearwood Place to Memorial Highway

Section 2. The Code of the City of New Rochelle, Section 312-79, Schedule VIII: Stop Intersections, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, is hereby amended as follows:

§312-79. Schedule VIII: Stop Intersections.

In accordance with the provisions of §312-34, the following described intersections are hereby designated as stop intersections, and stop signs shall be installed as follows:

Stop Sign on Direction of Travel At Intersection of

Shearwood Place North Station Plaza South

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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: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARD FOR BEECHWOOD AVENUE ORGANIC YARD SITE DEVELOPMENT - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 20-030 - Resolution accepting the lowest dollar bid of Remus Industries/Lauria Li relative to Beechwood Avenue Organic Yard Site Development (Project No. 20-030).

PROPOSED AWARD OF BID FOR BEECHWOOD AVENUE ORGANIC YARD SITE DEVELOPMENT: Resolution Accepting the Lowest Dollar Bid from Remus Industries / Laura Li.

ORIGINATOR: Department of Public Works (DPW)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Beechwood Avenue Organic Yard Site Development (DPW Project No. 20-030)

This project involves the redevelopment of the existing organic yard waste located at 85 Beechwood Avenue to host the City’s organic yard waste, street salt, recyclables, and sanitary operations. The work generally includes site demolition and earthwork; construction of stormwater management, gabion retaining walls, stairs, loading ramps, utilities (sewer, water) and perimeter curbing; installation of asphalt pavement, site partition walls, truck scale, and site lighting; and the relocation of the existing City salt shed.

RESULTS OF BIDS: Bids for the above Project were received at 3:00 pm on October 28th, 2020. Below is a summary of the bid results:

POSITION CONTRACTOR BID TOTAL 1 Remus Industries / Lauria Li $4,398,782 2 MPCC $4,573,773 3 Tony Casale $4,868,000 4 R. Pugni and Sons $4,949,537 5 Montesano Brothers $5,141,220 6 PCI Industries $5,575,980

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7 ELQ $5,696,999.50 8 Northbrook Contracting $6,092,159.11 9 Paladino Concrete $7,118,525 10 Triumph Construction $7,522,217.50

CONSTRAINTS & CONSULTANTS: This project is necessary as part of the relocation of DPW operations from the existing City Yard site, currently planned for Spring 2021. The project was designed by PS&S Engineering PC.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION: DPW recommends awarding this project to the lowest responsible bidder Remus Industries / Laura Li (joint venture; with Remus Industries LLC as prime contract holder).

TOTAL CONTRACT COST & FUNDING REQUIRED: The recommended funding for this project is Base Bid ($4,398,782) plus 10% Contingency, for a total of $4,838,660

FUNDING Funds for this project are available from account 1490H-20000-2014

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOWEST DOLLAR BID OF REMUS INDUSTRIES/LAURIA LI RELATIVE TO BEECHWOOD AVENUE ORGANIC YARD SITE DEVELOPMENT (PROJECT NO. 20-030).

WHEREAS, this project involves the redevelopment of the existing organic yard waste located at 85 Beechwood Avenue to host the City’s organic yard waste, street salt, recyclables, and sanitary operations; and

WHEREAS, the work generally includes site demolition and earth work, construction of stormwater management, gabion retaining walls, stairs, loading ramps, utilities (water, sewer) and perimeter curbing; installation of asphalt pavement, site partition walls, truck scale and site lighting; and the relocation of the existing City salt shed; and

WHEREAS, competitive bids were solicited for this project; and

WHEREAS, ten (10) contractors submitted valid bids, as follows:

POSITION CONTRACTOR BID TOTAL

1 Remus Industries / Lauria Li $4,398,782.00 2 MPCC $4,573,773.00 3 Tony Casale $4,868,000.00 4 R. Pugni and Sons $4,949,537.00 5 Montesano Brothers $5,141,220.00 6 PCI Industries $5,575,980.00 7 ELQ $5,696,999.50 8 Northbrook Contracting $6,092,159.11 and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has recommended the award of this Project to the lowest responsible bidder, Remus Industries / Lauria Li, to perform work on the Project at its bid price of $4,398,782.00; now, therefore

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

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1. The lowest dollar bid of Remus Industries / Lauria Li to perform work on the Project at its bid price of $4,398,782.00, plus 10 percent contingency of $439,878.00 for a total bid price of $4,838,660.00 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.

2. Funding for this Project is available in Account No. 1490H-20000-2014.

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City of New Rochelle Parks & Recreation

Following the October 13, 2020 City Council presentation of the Wildcliff Adaptive Reuse Plan by the Stantec Consultant project design team, both the project advisory committee and staff recommends the City Council adopt this plan as submitted.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WILDCLIFF ADAPTIVE REUSE PLAN.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of New Rochelle, that the Wildcliff Adaptive Reuse Plan is hereby adopted.

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City of New Rochelle Parks & Recreation

Following the October 13, 2020 City Council presentation of the Hudson Park Master Plan prepared by the Stantec Consultant project design team, staff recommends the City Council adopt this visionary park master plan that will shape the future of this valuable park resource for future generations enjoyment.

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LEGISLATION RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HUDSON PARK MASTER PLAN.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of New Rochelle, that the Hudson Park Master Plan is hereby adopted.

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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: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARD FROM THE WESTCHESTER CLUBMEN FOUNDATION RE: HIGHER AIMS PROGRAM AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2020 BUDGET - Ordinance Accepting a Grant Award in the Amount of $25,876.00 from the Westchester Clubmen Foundation to Continue and Expand the Higher Aims Program in New Rochelle, amending Ordinance No. 270 of 2019, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2020, and appropriating funds therefor.

The Higher Aims program was created in 1991 by the Westchester Clubmen Foundation to provide early constructive educational intervention in the lives of young African-American young men from economically disadvantaged families. Today, Higher Aims, an after-school program, serves nearly 100 African American and Latino young men in Westchester County, specifically in the New Rochelle Middle/High School and White Plains Middle/High Schools.

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau has been awarded a grant in the amount of $25,876.00 from the Westchester Clubmen Foundation to continue and expand the Higher Aims program in New Rochelle for the period of 10/20-3/21.

RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating grant award in the amount of $25,876.00 and to authorize the City Manager to execute such documentation as may be necessary and required to file and accept the $25,876.00 grant award.

7310 13000 5018 Salaries - Hourly ($4,418) 7310 41700 5018 Contractual (6,302) 7310 82500 5018 MCT Tax 10 7310 83000 5018 Social Security 162 7310 83500 5018 Medicare 38 7310 85000 5018 Workers Comp 131

Increase (Decrease) Estimated Revenues:

7310 2705 5018 Higher Aims Grant $25,876

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1310 9998 5018 Appropriated FB (36,255)

Net budget adjustment = $10,379

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,876.00 FROM THE WESTCHESTER CLUBMEN FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND THE HIGHER AIMS PROGRAM IN NEW ROCHELLE, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 270 OF 2019, THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2020, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

WHEREAS, the Higher Aims program was created in 1991 by the Westchester Clubmen Foundation to provide early constructive educational intervention in the lives of young African- American young men from economically disadvantaged families; and

WHEREAS, today, Higher Aims, an after-school program, serves nearly 100 African American and Latino young men in Westchester County, specifically in the New Rochelle Middle/High School and White Plains Middle/High Schools; and

WHEREAS, the New Rochelle Youth Bureau has been awarded a grant in the amount of $25,876.00 from the Westchester Clubmen Foundation to continue and expand the Higher Aims program in New Rochelle for the period of October 2020 through March 2021; now, therefore

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. The Council of the City of New Rochelle hereby accepts the grant funds in the amount of $25,876.00 from the Westchester Clubmen Foundation.

Section 2. Ordinance No. 270 of 2019, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2020, is hereby amended in order to provide for the acceptance and implementation of the $25,876.00 grant and appropriating funds as follows:

Increase (Decrease) Appropriations:

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Increase (Decrease) Estimated Revenues:

7310 2705 5018 Higher Aims Grant $25,876 1310 9998 5018 Appropriated FB (36,255)

Net budget adjustment = $10,379

Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute such documentation as may be necessary and required to file and accept the $25,786.00 grant award.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Higher Aims 2020 Virtual 6 Month Budget 2. 2020 Award Letter for NRYB

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Higher Aims Proposed 6 Month Budget 10/20 -3/21

I. Personnel Services

Project Director Sam Gomez In Kind

Director of Curriculum Jason Roberts In Kind

(2) Program Coordinator $25 per hour x 10hr/week (24 weeks) $6,000 $22 per hour x 10hr/week (24 weeks) $5,280 $11,280 Fringe (13%) $1,466 Total: $12,746

a. Activity Instructor (Virtual/In Person) $30 - $50 per hr (TBD) $5,000 Fringe $650 Total: $5,650

II. Contracted Services Toastmaster $2,000 Total: $2,000

III. Maintenance & Operation Supplies $1,500 Trips (Bus Transportation) $1,500 Program Incentives $1,000 Refreshments $1,000 (2) Service Fee $40 per month $480

Total Maintenance & Operation $5,480

Grand Total: $25,876

Note: a. The above is based on 4 days a week, 24 weeks per year b. Activity Instructors - Program Enhancements c. Chromebooks for applicable staff plus monthly service fee Attachment: Higher Aims 2020 Virtual 6 Month Budget (2132 : PROPOSED ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARD FROM WESTCHESTER

Packet Pg. 118 20.b Attachment: 2020 Award Letter for NRYB (2132 : PROPOSED ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARD FROM WESTCHESTER CLUBMEN

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City of New Rochelle Police Department

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Joseph Schaller, Police Commissioner DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: PROPOSED AGREEMENT RE: DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE - Ordinance accepting a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, amending Ordinance No. 270 of 2019, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2020, and appropriating funds therefor.

THE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN AWARDED $19,180 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. THE FUNDING IS TO BE ALLOCATED FOR OVERTIME PATROLS DURING SPECIFIC OPERATIONS DIRECTED AT COMBATING CRIMES INVOLVING ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY. THERE IS NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT.

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

INCREASE ESTIMATED REVENUES - GENERAL FUND:

3125-4389-3019 FEDERAL AID - $19,180

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL FUND:

3125-14000-3019 SALARIES - OVERTIME - $19,180

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LEGISLATION ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 270 OF 2019, THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2020, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle:

Section 1. The Council of the City of New Rochelle hereby accepts the grant from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, in the amount of $19,180.

Section 2. Ordinance No. 270 of 2019, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2020, is hereby amended in order to provide for the acceptance and implementation of this $19,180 grant, as follows:

Increase Estimated Revenues - General Fund:

3125-4389-3019 Federal Aid $19,180

Increase Appropriations - General Fund:

3125-14000-3019 Salaries - overtime $19,180

Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to make such representation and execute such documentation as may be necessary and required to file and accept the $19,180 grant.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Drug Enforcement Task Agreement O'Rourke_Costa11022020

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Packet Pg. 125 21.a Attachment: Drug Enforcement Task Agreement O'Rourke_Costa11022020 (2141 : DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE AGREEMENT)

Packet Pg. 126 21.a Attachment: Drug Enforcement Task Agreement O'Rourke_Costa11022020 (2141 : DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE AGREEMENT)

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City of New Rochelle City Manager

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager FROM: Charles Strome III, City Manager DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY Requested by Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager DISCUSSION ITEM The City's consultants presented their recommendations last month on possible amendments to the City's Affordable Housing Policy. Following the meeting, the City Council received a complete copy of their report. It is recommended that City Council begin to discuss this report at the November COW meeting.

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