City of New Rochelle
Dcparl!nent of Development
TO:
1HRU:
FROM:
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SUBJECT: ain Stn:et:. forma Camegie ubwy, u a Local
Backgtowad: A request wu received by the Historical and Lo.odmarks Review Board (HLRB) from alocol resident in ]tml2(}' 2016 to nominate 662 Main Street, the former Camegie Library, u a locallandnwk. The request is attached for your reference.
The libraty is a Nco-O.ssicol Rmval inotitutiosul building designed by Albett Randolph Rosa and built by prominent New Rocb~ muter buildet Mic;had Barnett. The building aerved as New Rocbclle'slibnty &omits opening in 1914 until1979 andu one of just three Camegic library buildings otilletanding in Westchester County. The building is ama1dy owned by Hagerdom Communications
The HLRB held a public hearing on Much 9, 2015 and voted wtanimously in fiavor of the request. A copy of tbdt tesolution is attached for your refe%ellce.
RccommettdatioD:
It is t=>IDD>ellded that the Council designate tbia site a landmuk after holding a public meding; however it is also l'eCOtllnldlded that the City should not proceed with further landmatking until a city wide hi.otoric plan bas been completed to identify structun:s and sites of historic sigoilicance. Such a plan will p.rovide valuable info=ation and protection of important sttuctures, and msure future landmark applications can be ...essed u part of the City's ovc:nll fabric, not as single otand-olone cites.
In accordance with the City code provisions, tbia proposal must be ref=ed to the Planning Baud for ito recotn~JV.fldation u to the proposed landmW:'s compatibility with the City's comptthenoive plan. Nomination of 661 MaiD Street, New Rochelle as a Local Landmark
DATE: January, 2016
PROPERTY: FollDer New RocheUe Public Library, also known 1111 "Hagerdom Building" 662 Mmn Street New Rochelle, NY 10801 Parcel No. 2-460-0046
PROPERTY OWNER: Christopher Hagcrdom, Hagadorn Communications 662 Main Street New Rochelle, NY 10801 (914) 636-7400
SUBMISSION BY: Tom Lang 81 Pintard A venue New Rochelle, NY 1080S
PROPERTY'S CURRENT DESIGNATION: Blig!'ble for Listing oo the Naticmal Register of Historic Place SHPO USN#11942.001479 Description of the ardaltecturalltyle, period, IIDd hJstorie slpificanee of the bulldhag The property is ofp81111l1ount importance to the educational and architectural signifiCIDCe of the c:ommunity, and lw na1ional significance as one ofthe remaining structures funded by Andrew Camegie to be a public library. Following a series of temporary homes, beginning in 1894 in the with Trinity Place School and ending with the rcotal of two floors in the Masonic Tmnple, the New Rochelle Public Library finally acllieved a dedicated building in 1914. In 1910 Alderman Edwani Davidson urged MII!I)' Harry E. Colwell to seck financial support from Andre Camegie, who cvartually granted $60,000. The comcrstonewas laid on June 13, 1913 and the new building opened on May 11, 1914. It sfl!Vfld the communityuntill979, when it was closed and aold at auction in 1980.lt was one of2,5091ibruies funded by Carnegie, and is one of the tlnc: Carnegie h'bnry buildings still rtanding in Westchester County. The architect of the building was Albert Randolph Ross, who worlc:ed in Davenport, Iowa and in Buffalo, New York, bef
ATIACHMENT : Building Inventory Form for NYS Department of Parks, ReCTeation and Historic Ptes~ation (SHPO), completed by Taylor and Taylor Associates for the 1997 Reconnaissance Level Survey, funded by a CLG grant to New Rochelle Department of Development (through Historical and Landmurlcs Review Board)
PHOTOGRAPHS AND SITE MAP
2008 --r--:.:.::=::- City of New Rochelle
Department of Development
MEMORANDUM lO: HONORABLE MA AND CITY COUNCIL
THRU: Ill, CITY MANAGte/
FROM: MISSIONER Of :tELOPMENT
DATE:
SUBJECT: RFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGAAM (LWRP); DRAFT CONSISTENCY lA S; EAF PARTS 2 AND 3; NEGATIVE DEClARATION; DOS 60 DAY REFE AAL
Introduction: The City of New Rochelle is in the process of prepartnc a Local Waterfront Revitalization Prosram (LWRP) in response to both local facto!$ and rqlonal connections between the City and surrounding communities. New RocheUe has nine mlles of waterfront along the shore of long Island Sound and the LWRP will provide a framework for future projects. The program will also Include an updated harbor management plan, and address environmental factors lncludins resilience to the Impacts of climate chanse.
The lWRP has eight sections includlnc the LWRP Boundary; Inventory and Analysis; Coastal Manasement Policies; Proposed Projects; Techniques for local Implementation; State and Federal Actions Ufcely to Affect Implementation; Consultation with Affected Agencies; and Local Commttnnent.
The Clty of New Rochelle declared Its intent to be lead asency for the LWRP at Its March s"', 2016 meetins.
Backp'oLmd: The following text Is taken from the NYS Department of State and outlines the purpose and benefits of an approved LWRP. The Waterfront Revitalization of Coaml Areas and Inland Waterways Act offers local sovemments the opportunity to participate In the State's Coastal Management Program (CMP) (pdfl on a voluntary basis by preparing and adoptins a l.o An approved LWRP reflects community consensus and provides a clear direction for appropriate future development. It establishes a long-term partnership among local covemment, community-based oraanlzatlons, and the State. Aecommenatloft: It Is recommeoded that the Oty Council adopt an EAF neptlve declaration and schedule a public heartnc for its June 14" meettnc. NEW I\OCHEU.E LOCAL WATERFRONT 1\EVITAUZATION PROGRAM UPDATE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK WESTCHESTER COUNn' FULl £AF- PAlm 2 AND 3 AND SUPPLEMENT TO PART3 ladAcencr- Oty of New Rodlelle Oty Council 515 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10801 Contact: Charles B. Strome, Ill, Cty Manaser (914)654-2140 Prepared by: IIFJ Planning US Rfth Avenue New Y~ NY 10003 Contact: Sanh Yacbl, AICP, Principal (212)353-7375 April26, 2016 TABLE OF CONT!N15 Paae Full EAF P•rt 3,,...... 11 F11n EAF Part 3 suptllement...... 13 ,,..,!1- Full Elfllironrrtetlllll Asiii!SSJifetll Fon~t P11rt 2 -ltltlftljiCIItiim ofPotentull Projut Impacts 3, Port l is ta be completed by tbo l ..d •80110)1· Port 2 io drsigned to help the lead "80110Y invcmloJy all potential rc~~auroes that could bo affected by a prnpoaed project or action. We rococoJ.., that tbclead agmcy'• review b. The proposed ou:lion moyinvolveCOIIJiruction on aiOJ>es of IS% or Jreoler. 1!2f 0 0 c. The propoaod lclloo may involve eon!lluction on laod where bedrock i• Cltposed, or E2ll c c ...,mJiy witblu S feel of oxiotillllllf')Wid ....-face. d. Tho propoaed ..tion may involve tho excavlllion and mnovol ofmorolhon 1,000 tons D2a 0 0 ofIIIIIUnl moterlal. e. Tho proposed actiou moy involve construction that contiouco for more than one yeer Die c c or ln mUltiple pb~Ma. r. The propoocc1 ~<~tOll may rcou~t in ~n.crcasec~ erolion, wbt:lhcr trom pbyaical D2e,D2q c c climub..,.., or vegumon removal (including liom trcatmeot bY herbicides). g. 'Jbe proposed action is, or may be, loc:alod wilhin • Coas!ol Erooion btlzord m:a. Bli c c h. Other Impacts: c c Page 1 oflO -3 l. Impact on Geolo!lleal Featueo The propoaed action may result in the modification or destruction af, or inhibit access to, any lllliq\le or=lll land form3 on the rik (e.&~ clifill, dii!ICI, ~NO DYES minerals, fouils, ca.u). (Soc Part I. E.2.&) lf"Y•s" tJNwer Qllf!&/iJm& a- c. If "No", move on to Sectt01t J. Rolo.. nt No, or Moderlie Port I 11111111 tolarao Queodon(o) Impact implcllDIY allY OCCUr ...... a. Identify the specific iiPd form(a) altlld!ed: E21 0 D b. The propo.!ed action may t ffeet ar is adji 3. Impacts on Sarfa.. Water The proposed actiODIIIliY affect """or more wetlands or other slll'face wats 0NO ~YES bodies (e.g., streams, riven, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. 0.2, E.2.h) If"Ye•" D~Uwer QIIUtfOn.J a - I. If "No", mowt on to Section 4. Rel b. Wal.. supply demand from the propooed oction may oceed ao.fe and ouslailllblc D2c 0 0 withdrawal cepocity rate of the local supply or aquifer. Cite Source; c. The propoood action may allow or rauJt in rcoidcnlial •-in ....., without "'tor and Dlo,D2c 0 c sewer lm'Vice~. d. The J)I'OP05od oction may include or require wutewller diooJiarBod to groundwalor. D2d,E21 0 0 c. Theproponed ocrion may nosuk in the conolnlcllon ofwalcroupply wello in locatioos m.:, Elf, 0 0 whore poundwllcr iJ, or is SlllpOCiod to be, coctarniNIIod. E.l&.lllh f. The propoocd action mo.Y require tho bulk 11or111e of pttrolC1llll or chemical producll D2p,E21 0 0 ovU ~ Walor or M aquifer. g. Tho propoood action may lnvolvc the col1lDlCI h. Olber impao11: 0 [] s. lmput oa llloodilll The proposed ..:tion may rcault in development on llndl subject to floocling. ONO (;l]YES (See Put I. B.2) /f"Yu" answerrtNUIIons a•l(. lf'"No" mow on loSectiorr 6. R b. The proposed actioD m~ rauJt in devdopmmt willlin • 100 ycerfloodplaln. lllj Ill 0 e. The propooocl aclionllll)' .-It in developmt~~\ within a SOO ysr floodpiJin. E2k I2J 0 d. The pnli>Osed actioD may result in, or~ modiflclltion of <:Xilling dninage D2b, D2e IZI 0 pottema. c. The proposed action m~ clwlp flood water llowo thai c:onlributo 1x> flooding. ~~· Eli, IZI 0 E2k f. Ifthoro;. a dam located on the sito orthc proposed action, is the dam in need of repair, Etc Ill 0 oruPirldc7 Pagc3of10 1•· Other lmpocts::=oc::.=!!P ._..;, 1n FI!W! ~~ (!500-'1!•• !IOcdl!loloo· s.o Ill 6. Impaetl oa Air The proposed ll:tion may include a slate regulated air eminioosourcc. ilJNo DYES (Sec Part I. D.l.£, 0,2,11. D.2.g) it "Ye1 ", QMWir q11•1tt011.1 a -llf "No", move on to Section 7. Ralovloat No, or !lied... Partl t.latp QulldoD(I) lapaa llllplldmoy m~oecur·-· ...... L lf tile proposed ~non rcqaireo fedcrol or stale air cmiooicm p b. ~ propoacd a<:tioa ruy aencnce I 0 laD5'yoar or more ormy 011c dai..- D2a 0 0 llazardoua air poll...,., or 25 tons/ycor or mon: ofany combination ofouch hozardous air pollatanls. c. The proposed octioo moy require a alate air rqplllrlrioD, or ruy produce an emissions D2f.D2s 0 0 nt1: ortotal contaroirwttsthol may exceed S lba. pa- bouT, or may inclll 7. Impact on PIIDtl ••d ADlmlll The proposed 1CtiDn may rerult in oloea of flora or fallll.L (See Part I. E.2. m.-q.) ll)NO DYES V~ " Yu", aMWU qiiUtiOM a-}. (["No" move ott to S.Ctian8. ReleYOat l'IO,cn' Modullle Portl ...... ,...... Quootloa(o) impiCI '-d1111y a&Y_,.. o. The propoocd action may ...,,. ~eduction in population or loa of individwll& of any E2o 0 -0 threotoncd orc:Ddonscn:d ..,..;.., u llllled by New Yollc Sbolc or the Fedenl - ·- tllot uoo the D. or ore found on, aver, or near cbe site. b. The proposed actioD may !CIIllt in o reduclion or depadolion ofony habital nocd by E2o 0 0 any rve, threotoncd or orulonJen:d species, ulillled by N""' York State or the fcdenl IOvemmenl. e. Tho proposed d011 may ...,..I"OIIuctiotl in population, ar Joel ofindividolola, ofmy E2p 0 0 species of special eonoom or oonlerVOiion oecd, • Hilled by New Yodc ~or the FederaltovcmmCDt. thoii!IC tho lite, or '"" found_011,_ over or tiCIIf the site. d. The proposed do. ""'Y roiU!t in a rodlldion or dcgndolion ofany hllbital used by E2p 0 0 any opoclcs ofopocilll oonccm...S oancvoliOD oecd, as lilted by New YOlk Stateor tllo Fcdenlgo...... ,ent. Page4 ofJO - --- ' e. The pcopoaccl ocliOD may diminish the copodty or a rqisterccl Nlllional NOlllral 'Ek 0 D ~ lAhdlnlll<. to 8lll>llOI1 the biologic:ll COIIII!lllllitY it wq esteblishcd to prvtoc;t. f. The propooed ..:lion may re.uh in the ranovol of, or ground d~ in, lillY E2n 0 D pottioo of a designated sianifieant natunl community, Source: g. The p!CpOtcd oction may Nbstmllially ildcrfcre with ~in& fontn& or E2m D D ow:r-wlnte:rina habirat for lbe pndominant cpeci.. that """"PY or use the pmjeet site. D D b. The propoocd oc:tion require. lbc con""'"ion of 1110re than 10"""" of form, Elb IIUBII!Id or eay otbcr "''ionally « locally irnportlllt habitat. Hobilllllypc & information aourc:o: i. Propored action (comma-cia!, mdustriol or...... ,.,;.,.. pmjec:U, only) invo)veauoe of D2q 0 c homioldeo or pclllcideo. j. Other Unpoct.: D D tL Impact 011 Agrkaltunl Raooneo The propOSed action may impact agieultunl reooun::es. (See Part l. E.3.a. and b.) ll!No DYEs H "Ye.s", rm.rwerouulion$a-h. ir•No", mOYCon to&ctian9. Rclev11al No, or Modonk Part I lhaall ...... Qvelllotl(a) lmpatl IDopott...y ~aocur OWIJ' 1. Tho propooccl oction lll&Y Impact ooil claosilied within ooil group I lhrouah 4 oftho Blc, E3b 0 D NYS lAIId Claaificlllion SvWtem. b. The proposed action may sovor, cross or otbtrwioelimil aa:eao to apicultutal land Ela, Blb 0 c (includes oroplond, bi!Yfiddt, PutuR:. ~. arclwd etc). c. The prop<>IOd oction may result in the ...:avation ..-c:omp10tion ofthe soil profile or E3b c D octivo ogricultutal land. d. The propoaccl octian may i=wftibly oonvcrt ,..n.ulruralllud to non-ogricu!tonll E1b, E3a 0 D ..... cither111ot0 ~~IOCII!tld in on Ap:icultunl Dillrict, or more !ban 10 amalf not within an DiJttict. e.. The propoaod oct ian may dilnlpt or pre.mt installllion oran ll¢cultuta1llod Ela,Eib D D mlllllaeu-IYstmn. f. The propooccl action may rault, 4irec:lly or indir=ly, iD in<:rcued clcvdopmenl C2c,C3, 0 D DOtcatloJ or ..-n> OD farmland. D2c,D2d I· The proposed pmjcet i1 not consilknt with the oulopt«< municipal Farmland C2e D D ProleetloD Plan. h. Olhor lmpaota: 0 D Page~ oflO 9. llllpad OD Aestlledo Reso11n:a The land usc of tbc propotcd ICiion """ obvjoualy different !rom, or """ in 0NO J;ZlYBS ..:. sharp CODtrutiD, c:wTellt land use pattema between the proposed project and 1 aceoic or aesthetic raourcc. (Part I. E.l.a, E.l.b, E.J.h.) lf"Yu", tmSWVQUUiimlstJ -g. lf"No", gotoSecti01tlO. Relevant No. or Mod....U Part I ....u 1DI1111o Quution(o) llllpad lmpodmay mavocour ..... o. Propoeed aclion rtJIIY be visible fn>m any officially designated federal, state, or local E3b Ill 0 scenic or aathetic raource. b. Tho proposod action lliiY rcaolt in the obotmction, elimination or significant E3h, C2b Ill 0 ...-ecning of O!IC or mons officially designated ~tonic views. c. 1be propoocd action mey be vidblolimn publioly aocoscible V&Dtagc poinlll: E3h I. Seaoonolly (e.g., """"'od bY 111mmcr foliage, but visible during other .-ooo) Ill 0 ii. YCIIIround Ill CJ d. 1be .situotiat or a.:tivity in wbicb viewm ore enpaed wbUe viewing the ~ed E3h ection is: E2q, i. Rl>utillc nvd by ...id ... IJ, mcluding tnvd to and fn>m WOlle Ill CJ ii. Recrulional or lollriiiD bued acrivilies Elc Ill D c. The propoood action may...,.. a diminilhmcut oftho pubUc cajoyment and E3b Ill 0 apprecilli011 of tho dr:oiJR11tod ICIIhctic rcsourtc. f. 1bcfc arc similar proj« 111. llllpact ollllimlrle uul Arc:heolodeai.Ruowus The proposed action may occur in or adjaceot to • historic or archaeolosical ONo ll)YES I'I!SO\Il'CC. (Part I. B.3.e, f. aod g.) /f"Y•s", answvquesltoma-e. /f"No", gotoStctltmll. Rolmurt No, or Modthh Part I .....u toW. QaesttoD(o) lapoct lapad ...y ane-r Gcall' o. 1be proposed aclion mq occur whoUy or partially within, or subolantiolly conliJUOUS E3c Ill 0 to, way buildinp, .,...,_loaicoJiitc or cli.llrict which !a lilted on or bas b0011 IIO!Ilinoted by the NYS Bolll'd ofHi&loric ~on fOr lnc:llllion on the State or Nlliooal Registor afl611lorio Plates. b. 1bo proposed action may OCM whoDy or )!Wally wltbin, or lllbotontiolly coutiJUOWI E3f Ill 0 to, an 111'011 designated u 10111ilive for on;b...,l"'ical oit Page 6of10 d. Other impactJ: §!!Ill! •-!131!!1 LWRP g Jro loled !!!lllllj!!!!!!!! R!S!!!I! oL rz.J 0 3 e. Ifany of the above--&oo-- (a-d) arc onowered "Yeo", oontinue whh the followin1 qveotlons to help Sllpport conclusion• in Part 3: i. The proposed llttion may IUUit in the daUuction ot altmtion of all or pert EJe,EJs, IZI 0 ofthe lite or property. EJf ii. lbe PJOPOII"d action may ruult In the alterotion oftho property's setting or E3e,E3~ rz.J 0 integrity. EJa,l!h, l!lb iii. The pruposcd ~on tnl)l lUWt in the inlrodvction ofvi sualelemenu which EJc,EJ(, IZI 0 ""' out of clwacter with tbe site or property, or may olter ha settins. EJs,EJh, 'cio 11. lnt!Nid 011 Opoa Space aad ReeraUoa The propoaed actioo may result in alosa of rec:n:aticmal oppommities or a ONO ilJYES n:ducti011 of 1011 open SJ>8I'C resoun:c u designated in any adopted muaicip.d open .IJW'C plan. (See Part 1. C.l.c, E,l.c., E.2.q.) if "Y,•" ll118Wt!T qr~Utf 12. lm~N~U oa Crllkal EllvlroDJDmtal Areal The propooed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical ONO ll]YES enviroommtol area (CEA). (See Part I. B.3.d) If"Yu ", atiSWU_(/SI~Itttml a· c. lf_"No" go_lo Section I J. RoJ ...at No, or Modmor. Part I .... totuee Qaeolloll(o) Impact bapacl ...)' ID&YOCCUf ...... a. The p""""""' action may rNJit in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or EJd ~ 0 cbonctoristic wblcll wu the buio for desipldion of!he CBA. b. The propoaed aclion m.oy rooull ill • 7~:• theqoality of !he~ or l!ld liZl 0 dwactaillic which wu the bait for · ioo ofthe CBA. c. Other impa<:IS: lllo LWAP Anlo contolno111o !,g l•nd Sound CEA. ~ 0 Page 7 oflO 13. Impact oa Tnnaporbtlon The propoted action may rewlt io a change to existin~ transportation syalelns. 0No [{)YES ~ (See Put I. D.2J) if"Yu" answerauutitm.! a ·fl. Jf"No". ~to Section U. Ralovaltt No, or Moderato Pntl onoall to Ioree Qaeotloll(o) bpld impoctiiiiJ ..~ ...... ,..... a. Proiccted traffic increosc-mov oxcoed c8Gacit¥ of rodstift2 road notwork. D2j li!l 0 b. 1bc pn>pc>tOd ocrion may rault in tbe OODStNctioll ofpoved pmtlDa """' for SOO or D2j li!l 0 more vehicles. .. Tho propoaed IICiioD will depode existing tnnsil ...... D2j li!l 0 d. The proposed oction will cJcerldc exi&Un& pcdaolri10 or bieyde oceommodations. D2j li!l 0 e. Tho propoaed action may alter the JIIOionl ponem of movement of people or aoodl. D2j li!l 0 f. other implctqbll WB21nradl aallr:lll lad ~~:ftk:da lD m.a l!ld .abiD!a --ldlll•nd li!l 0 blordo oa:eoolo onC1 ....,...... throughout lhl LWRP AIOo. Sot OIIO 14. Impact OD EDei-Jy Tbe propoled "lion may c:all50 an increase in the use of aoy fann ofenergy. ll!No DYES (See Put I. 0.2.1<) lf"Yu" ~rquutimua · •. If "No" . JlOIOS«Iion/5. RelonDt No, or Moderote Part I naall Qa-11(•) bpoet llllp&oiiDIJ"''""'' mayOCCllr ..... L lbc DrODOoed oetion will~ IIIOIW or ao 111>mdo to an exilllim!. ~. D2k c 0 b. The propooed action will n:quim tho creation or e>tteosion ofan 011"'11)' tnmomirsion Dlf, 0 0 or IUPPlY syllcm to aerve moro than SO sinal• or two-fomily raid...,... or to urve a Dlq,D2k ..,.....,..,W or indllllrialuoe. c. The propooed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrt per y<~t or olectmity. D2k 0 D d. The ~..,0011 may illvolve bealinj and/or cooliDf! of liiOTC than l 00,000 JqiW'O DIJ 0 0 lieel ofbuil • ....,. wheu completed. o. Other lmpiiCISO 15. Impact on Nolle, Odor, aad LI&Jat The popooed actiaD ~result in an incn:ate iD noiae, odors, .,.. outdoor lighting. llJNo OYBs (See Put l. D.2.m., u., and o.) If "Y..," tliUM!tr fiWJiioM a: f. If "No", llO to Section 16. R.._t No, or Modeme Portl •....0 leluJo Qamloa(o) Impact lmpoclliiAy JUYOCOUf ..... L The propocod action msy produce JOUnd lbovc noi..,lcvcl! ostablithod by local D2m 0 D Jqllllatioll. b.~ ..,Ooo ~:'It iu blutin1 within 1,500 feet of wry residence, D2m.Eid 0 0 • Ill, od>ool, 6catoed care cent«, or nunan.2 borne. c. The propooed action may """h in routine odors for more !ban 0110 hour per day. D2o 0 0 Page8oft8 -= d. The P""J'Jf'd oetion may .....Jt in tight sbinin.c 01110 adjoinina pmpaties. D2n c c e. The proposed action may result in lisbting creating sky·&low briaht 16. Impact on HIUIIen llealth Tbe prCI(Xlled action !DaY have m impact on lnlnan health from C>tp B· The proposed octionlnvolves eonJINCtion or mocliflcolion of a solid waste D2q,Elf 0 0 ~facility. h. Tho proposed actioo may talllt ID tho III!COrlhln& oroo lid or blzarclaos wutc. D2q,Eif 0 0 l. The propoltld action may -.11 in an incrasoln tho .-of dil)looal, or procOIISinJ, of 02r,D2o 0 0 oolidwutc. j. The propoood action may reault in tlllcavation or other dislurbanoe willlin 2000 fcct or Elf,El& 0 0 a lito IIIOd for lllo dilDO AI ofoo lld or h.azardoul wuto. Elb k. Tho propoaed action may reoult In the mi.,.uon of explootw pscs from a landnU Blf, EI& 0 0 lite "' adiaccnl ofl' lite stn>cturcl. I. The ptOPOtcd action may rooult in lhe rclouo orcontaminated leachate from the D2s,Eif, 0 0 project slta. D2r m. Olhcr impi Page 9of10 17. Conalmftt)' with Co-IIDity Plans The ~ action is not consistent with adopted land U5fl p)l!IS. ll!No DYES (See Part I. C. I, C.2. aod C.3.) Jr"Yu", atr¥WeT aur:&IIOIIJ a- h. lf"No", ttr1 to Section 18. Relen.Dt No, or Modoroto ParH IDWI lo lor&• Qafttfoll(o) Impact impact D\0)' IDOYOUIIr occur a. The propoecd octioo'sloncl aso oomponen11 moy be dltrcrent from, or In 1lwp C2,C3,Dio c 0 contrut to. current IIIDtUIIIIdllll! land use Dalte!D(a). Ilia, Bib b. The propoocd oction win c....., eM pennODCIIt popnlali 8· The propoted action may induce ....,daly develnpmall impacts (c.a .• re.oidontial or C2a D 0 cormnomol dOYdopmmt not inc:lvdcd in the propoocd oction) b. Oth«: c D 18. Coltll1tency with Co-tmity Chancter The propo•cd project is iDconsiotmt with the existin& community character. ONo llJYES (See Put I. C.2, CJ, 0.2, E.3) If "Y11 " tJ111101V awstiOII.J a · ll. U "No", orocud to PtJTI J. ....Dt No, or Moclerote hrtl 181111'1• QuntloD(I) Imp oct Impact may IUYOCCDr·- occur a. The propoecd ection may rcpll<:e or eliminate codotins faoititiea, llrvc:turco, or II'QI E3e, Elf, Ell Ill (J olhiJiuric im.,.._ to the <0!1UII,.;ty. b. Tho propoacd action may create a "'""and fot llddilional commllllity ICrYicea (e.a. 04 Ill Cl ochoo!J,I)OJIOI and firoi c. The propCIIIcd aclion may dilplacc lffotdable or lo"'-i-howrio1 tn an omo where C2,C3, Dlf Ill Cl there i.o albaltage of suob .llowdna. Dla.Bll d. The~ ~ may in1erfcR with the use or eqjoymCIIt ofolliciJolly rc:c:osniz.ed C2,1!3 Ill (J ardoai.inabod lie"'""""""· e. Tho p10poocd action is incoosioteat with the pmlominaat orchitcctunol ocole IIDd C2,C3 IZI (J c:bar1elco. f. Ptopoocd oction is incoooisteDt with the cil.ln I PRINT FULL FORM I P~c18of18 Full EtJI'iro,_IIMI AssUSJttetJt Fontf PfUt J • EWIIIIIIlir~tt oftlte Mapltutle tuulllllp011t11Jt:e ofProject llllp(lds tutti DtttflmliltlltiiHI ofSipijictJIJU Parl3 provideo thereuono iniUppOrl of tho determination ofligrrificanco. The lead I&OIICY mu6l complete Part 3 far~ quootion in Pill 2 whore tbe impact hu been id.,tilied u potentially mocl BNed on the liNIIysis io Port 3, the lead II"""Y lllllll decide wbolher to require 111 environmental impott llatement to lin1ber 111011 the proposed action or whether available informllliDJl ia &Ufficient for the lead IJOO"Y to coDC)ude tho! the propoaed action will not have a significant adverse envimnmcnlal impact. By completing the COI!iticatlon on the next P"'!O, tho lead agency can complete ito determination ofsignificance Roo- SapportJDc Thlo DcUnlllaotloar To complctclhis ICCtion: • lda!tify the impact baled 011 the Port 2 reapontet and des:ribe its magnitude. MaguiNdc CODiidcrs Cactoro aocb u severity, size oc ment of111 impect. • A,.... the impcm...co ofthe impod. impoiW><.e rela1es 1o the geosrapbic ocope, dunllian, probability ofthe impact occurrin& numbcr ofpoople afl'ected by the impact and any additional ..,.;I'OIIIIIC!ltal OOIISequoncea if tho impacl...._ to occur. • Tho assossmtlll ohould taloo into OODSidcrstion any desian olemtlll or projoct cbaoges. • R.opoat this procea lbr eacb Port 2 quoolion whore tho impact has been Identified as potentially moclctate to largo or wllm there is a oeod to explain wby a particular elommt of tbe propoed action will not, or may, J'Ol!U!t in a significant adverse envirorunolltal impect. • Providethoreuoo(a)wbytbcimpoctmay, or wilt oot, r Determination of SlpiOc:aDCe- Type 1 and UnUtted Action• SEQk Status: [l] Typo I D Unl!ated ldentifypomonsofEAF eomplolcd forlhis Plojoct: Ill Port I [l)Part2 [l1Port3 - -Upon rtYiew of tbe infonuation n:c<>rclm on this EAF, os mtod, plus this odditi0111li1JPPCXI information tklll Arllf. Wlttr:tDatBD.illlltralloo ~m ~llldlllll dls.l tard 2QUI IDd IJI dt:d Ld dlldmr:ll Camil~ Bl:dim: Law ~ lllcleonsideriDg both lhe magnitude and impollarlee of eatb Identified potential impect. it is the eoncluoion oflhe j;I!Ji: of !$w !!s!li!!llil C!!l! ! IZJ A. This project will rauh in no oi.,Ufieant odveno impocto on the enviromn"''~ one!, therofore, an environmental impact atatemel!! need not be prcperecl. Accordingly, this negative decl.,...tion is illliUed. 0 B. Altbough this project eould have a signitiellllldvme impoct oulhe environment, that impact will be avoided or oubslanlially mitipltlc! boca-of the following conditions wlricb wiD be""""""' by the lead agency: 'l'bere will, thercfurc, bo no .tgnllicmt odvetOO impacts from tho project u conditioned, ODd., theRfore, thio eonditimed noplivo dedltllion io illtled. A to~~ditioned -tive dedaratioo may be u.ed ooly for UNUSTED octions (oee 6 NYCRJl617 .d). De. This PIOjcct may reou1t in 011• or more oi&nif...,t odvme iinpaclo oo tbe en¥ironment, and • env!roiiiiiCDIM impoot "**emcnl must be prq>arr4 to tbrthor assess tbe implld(s) and possible mitigation and to explore olternorivoo to IVOid or reduce tboso impacts. Aoeordingly, lhi.! pooitivc doclaration ia iHued. Name of Action: City o1 Now Roctwllo Local Wateffn>nt ROYitatzllllon Prog'""' N.,.., of Leac1 Agency: City oiNow Rocllelle City Council Name orl!.eoponsible Officer in Lad Agrmt::y: Cl!ot1oo a s-rn Tille ofR.eoponoi\>le Ollioer: City,..,_ s~ ofReoponoiblc om...-in ~Ill Agency: Dele: Siplatllre ofl'rqlom" (If ditl'erelllliom Responsible Officer) ,f.....Ltf~ Dote: Aprll U,201G F•r hrlllorlllformalloA: Conlld P011011: I.WAAgon, ~ o1 Dovdopmonl Addnu: 515 NOI1h ...... Now Rochoh.ll'l 10801 Telephone Number: (114) 064-2185 B-mlll: loraaonGct ..__ello.ny ... Far 'I)pe I Adlouaad Coaclldaaed Nogative DodantlaJU, • Cllpy ol'dlb Notice to OODI to: ChiefExocuri"' Officer ofthe potitiealiUbdivioioa in wblcb the action will beprineipolly located (c.z., Town I City /Village ot) OO>er l!rYolved ·~(If any) Applieant(ifony) &v!ronme1!131 Notioe Bulletin: hlllrl~ doc.nHgW:Dblt:llb b!!!ll SUPPLEMENT TO PART 3 llltrodudlott The action considered In the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Parts 1, 2 and 3 and cont•mplattd In this supplement to EAF Part 3 Is the adoption of the City of New Radlelle La The New Rodlelte City Council fi!Yiewed alt the quutlons In Part 2 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form with mpect to the proposed action. Questlonsl-2, 4, 6~ and 14-17 showed no Impact. Questions 3, 5, 9-13 and 18 showed no or smaU Impacts (lncludlnc potent11lly beneficial Impacts). To supplement those questions in the EAF Part 2 which elfdted a "yes" response, this Part 3 Supplement provides additional Information below. In each case, the potential Impact from the adoption of the proposed action Is considered smaH to moderate, and In many cases the Impacts are eMpected to be beneficial to the City's waterfront environment. Gctom~lllllpacts o/ LWRI' 1/pdote 11rtd Wllteljrvltt Cllllllsrntq Law Adoptilltt The focus of the LWRP Update Is prlmar11y on I"IYitafizlng vacant and underutillxed sites and lmprovlnc public recreation end water...,ccess resources. The proposed chances to the LWRP policies are not anticipated to affect the City's protection of natural and man-made resources such as fiSh .M wildUfe habltlts; air and water quality; historic and scenic resources; and sensitive areas sue~ as steep slopes, wetlands and ftoodpllllns. Thus, these chances are not upected to have an llnfNicl on the environment. Th~re are no cllq~s proposed to zonlnc In the LWRP Update; therefore, no major chlnc~s to land uses are antlciplted to occur"' a result of Its implementation. The City of New Rochelle Is also In the process of updltl111 Its 1996 Comprehensllle Plan and exlstlns Zoninc Code. The comprehensive plannlns and ronl111 efforts h~~~e been closely coordinated with the LWRP update process to ensure that the LWRP Is consistent with and supportive of the key concepts and recommendations In the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, once the LWRP is fdopted, any Type 1 or Unlisted action under SEQR Is required to be reviewed by the lead acencv for consistency wtdl the costal poUcles and the projects contained within thl! LWRP. In order to ensure local consistency with the LWRP, the le1d apncy's detl!rmlnatlon of consistency may be made with the benefit of an advisory ri!COII\1Ilendatlon of amslstency from an fdvlsory committee. As part of thl! LWRP, the City proposes to adopt 1 Waterfront Consistency Review law, autllorlxlnc the Plannlns Board to serve In this capacity. The adoption of the Waterfront Consistency Review law will have a benwflclallmpact on the environment as, once adopted, 111 projects N The LWRP lncAAies a list of eleht (8) LWRP Area-wide projects which ..-e aimed at lncreaslna and enhanclns public connections and aooess to open space In the LWRP Area, lmprovlnc water quality within Long Island Sound, and protectlna the ecolosv of Lone Island Sound. Implementation of these recommended projects can be anticipated to result In beneficial environmental Impacts. The LWRP lndudes seven (7) projects within LWRP Pllnnlre Asea 1 (see EAF Part 1, ~re 3), which encompasses the southern portion of the LWRP Area. These projects are la(J!ely aimed at providing publlcally.accesslble open spoce and public access to the underutlllzed and vacant Davids Island. This Includes the provision of t.cHitles for kayakers and other boate,., as well as infrastructure to support a ferry landlnc both on the Island ond on the landslde {e.1. from Glen lsloond Park or Neptune Parle). Other projects In this area are aimed at Improving water quality by tennlnatfnc discharge from Overilow Retention Facilities In the area and provldlns additional opportunities for non-motorized boot loadlns at Neptune Park. These enhncements can be expected to result In no potentially slsnlflcant adverse environmental Impacts, and may pnerate beneficial Impacts throuch opportunities to Increase publlcally accessible open space, Improve watrr- The LWRP Includes two (2) projects within Plannlnc Arel 2, which encomp151es the mid·portlon of the LWRP Area. These projects are aimed at malntalnlns Davenport Park and encouraglnB any new residential development that replaces exlstlns beach clubs on Davenport Neck to cluster. Clustering In this location wHI provide for sruter onslte open space and can address sea level rise and ftoodllls Impacts by locattnc development outside of flood he11rd ~ones. llll!lfementatlon of these recommended projects can be e~ptcted to 1'1!Sult In no potentially sl1nlflcant adverse envlronmrntallmpacts, and may geneme bl!neflclal Impacts throush opportunities to provide for additional open space ., well as opportunities to provide a more productive and ecoloslcally sensitive shoreline In Flood Hazard Areas aIons Davenport Neck. The LWRP also Includes seven (7) projects within Plannl"' Area 3, which encompasses the northern portion of the LWRP Area. These projects are aimed at the redevelopment of underutlllzed and vacant sites In the area, the creation of a waterfront destination 1t the Municipal Marina, lndudlnl recreational programml"' at Hudson Park. Wlldcllft, and Five Islands Park, and the Improvement of water quality In the ere~~ . Specific projects .seek to provide for a continuous walkway on the vacant and underutlllzed Echo Bay site, provide options for the relocation of the Department of Public Worlcs facility at City Yard on Echo Bay, use 100d faith efforts to preserve the slsnlflcant architectural aspects of the New Rochelle Armory, and establish 11reenway between Five Islands Pari! and Hudson Parte. These enhancements can be expected to result In no potentllllly slsnlficent adve,.e environmental Impacts, and may generote beneficial impacts throulh an Increased tax base at the vacant and undenutfllzed Echo Bay site and throush the =•tlon of new waterfront recreation and opan space uses. 1A Finally, the lWRP also indudes eleven (11) Harbor Man•ment projects aimed at enhanctns waterside public access connections, dredstns to allow for expanded ,..creatlonal boatlns activities, Improvements to water quality, preJeMtlon of natural mources, and Improvements to reduce boating conflicts and enhance navlsatlonal safety. Implementation of these recommended projects can be expected to result In no potentlaffy slsnlflcant adverse environmental Impacts, and may generate bencfldal impacts throuah preservation of natural resources and enhanced water safety and navlption. Arrv specific actions to undertake these projects would be subject to an environmental review under SEQRA. ott.ri11for Deretmlnmg Slgtt/fium« The Oty Ccxlndl reviewed the crtterla for determining slsnfflconce as set forth in Section 617.7 of the SEQRA resutattons as follows: (J) To determine whether o proposed Typo I or Un/Jskd action may luwe a slgnljlcont odvorse impact an the environment the Impacts that may be reasonably expected to result from the proposed action must be compared against the criteria In this subdlvlsitm. l1!e fallowing list Is IllustratiVe, not IXhausttve. These aiter/o ore considered lndlcotors ofslgn/fk;ant ad-se impacts on the environment: {I) a substantlol odwtse cllaltflr ltr eJdstlng air quality, ground or sllf'/a<;e ~ q!HIIIry flf qt101ttlry. tnl/lf' or 1111&e lew&; " subftanllfll/ncrerrse In solid ....arre production; a rubstontlal lmnue In patentlalfor eNJ$/on, j/tHHIIIJfl,lerrdJing or dralllllfle prob/etrl$; The proposed action Is the adoption of a oommunity plan and a local waterfront consistency nevlew law, not a construction or Infrastructure project. Therefore this criterion Is not applicable. (U} the l'flmoval or datructlon of lrrrp quanrftles of w,ehrlloll or fauna; lubst~~~t~tlallntetfrlrente with the m-nt of ony rnltMnt or rn/grDfr»Y fish or wlldll/e spedu; Impacts on 11 slgn#flalnt llaiJihrr lll'f!a; substantia/ tldvwstt lmptKtJ ., a lllreotencd ar endangemlspecles rr/ 11nlmol or piGnt, flf the haiJitat of wdJ 11 species; or ather slgnl/fe~~nt odverse lmpocts to llliiUI'III rcsourtes; The proposed LWRP update Is Intended to promote protection of vesetatton, wUdllfe, habitat areas and other natural resources. No adverse impacts to these resources are anticipated from adoption of the lWRP and local waterfront oonslstency nevlew law. (Ill) the /mplllrmettt of the enllirrrnlllentol dtGrrrctettsth::s of 11 Crftlall Enlllrofllrtental Ateo liS des/gfllltd putSUIIIft co subdivision 621. J"(fl} of this ,.ort; The proposed LWRP update 15 Intended to promote protection of Critical Environmental Areas; no adverse Impacts to these resources are anticipated from adoption of the LWRP and local waterfront consistency review lorw. Newllod!d The proposed LWRP Update has been closely coordinated with the City's Comprehensive Plan Update. As stated above, the City of New Rochelle Is also In the process of updattns Its 1996 Comprehensive Plan and existing Zonlnc Code which seemed a logical moment to simultaneously update the LWRP. The comprehensive planning and zoning efforts have been closely c:oordlnrted with the LWRP update process to ensul'l! that the LWRP does not conflict with any of the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The LWRP Update is fully consistent and compatible with the recommendations of the proposed 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update as well as the exbtlns1996 Comprehensive Plan. (w} the lmpaltment ofthe cllarat:ter ar qualify of/trrpotttlllt fllsiOI'lOII, ard!HIDglt:al, ardlftecturat ar aesrflrtk rrsourcu or of pfsflng mmmunlty or n~borllood cllarocter; The proposed LWRP update are Intended to promote protection of Important historical, archeoloelcal, architectural or aesthetic resourteS and eldstlng community and neighborhood character. No adverse Impacts to these resources are anticipated from adoption of the LWRP and local waterfront consbtency review law. (Ill} t1 mtl}or dlonpln the 11ft ofeither the quanrtry or type of t111!f9y; The proposed action Is adoption of a community plan and local waterfront consistency review taw, not a construction or Infrastructure project. Therefore this criterion Is not applicable. (1111} the creflon oft1 lummi to human fleollh; The proposed action Is adoption of a community plan and local w.rterfront consistency review llw, not a construction or Infrastructure project. Therrfofe this criterion Is not appllcabl@. {viii} a •ubstanthll dlt111~ In the us~ or fntflnJity of use, of llnrd tndudlng ogrtwtturo' open s,_. ortecreotfonofNSOUn:es, or In Its ~opodty to~rt ul&tfng USII$; The proposed LWRP Update proposes Improvements to and provblon of eddltlonal open space and recreational nesourt:es; these lmpt"OVements are not antldpated to result in a substantial change In the Intensity of use of land within the City. (IK} rile ettCOUI'tlflltfl or ottractlng ofa large numbB ofpeople to a place orplaca for mote tllon a 1-days, compaml to !he numiJer of people wflo would oome to sucfl pia.., aiJsettt the action; The proposed action recommends the creation of a waterfront destination centered on the Municipal Marina and connecting to recte.tlonal uses at Hudson Perl~, wtldcllff and Five Islands Part. The Municipal Marina project will require the City to Issue an RFP to find a dev@loper that can Implement the desired vision for the area as expre.ssed In the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update and ,_rated Zoning Amendments. The expansion of the marina will likely require N {>t} tht! cnrot#on of " mtltt!riGI dmHind for otltcr IJdiOM tiiGt would result In Otrt! of the flllollt! t:GttSftiWftt.'nj The proposed action Is adoption of a community plan and local watt!rfront consistency review law, not a construction or infrastructure project. Therefore th is alterlon Is not applicable. (Jd} dto•s in twO or .ftNHt! ~ms of,,., environlllt!IIC. no one of wltfth /Ills a slgnf/imnt lmpG The City Councd has considered the various potential elements of the environment ldentlfled In Sec;tlon 617.7(c). The City Coundl does not envision any oomblned impacts resultlns in a substantial advel'$e impact on the environment. (JdiJ twO or-reloted actions unclertrrlcen, funded or #lfiPTOIIt!d by an agcmcy, none ofwhich has ar would h1111t! u slgnlflmnt impocf on fhe enllironment. but lillhen """ldrred etnnultnlwly would meet one or more of the trlteriG lrt this sulldtvlslon. The City Coundl Is not aware of any other action, when undertaken with this one, which would result In a cumulative negative Impact on the environment. (2) For the purpOJe of detennlnlng wt.ether on get/on may couse one of the consequences listed In pomgraph (1.} of this subdivision, the lead ogency must corWder reasonably reloted long-t.,rm, shaft. renn, direct. Indirect and cumulotivt! Impacts, /llf:luding other simultaneous or subsequent actions which ore: {iJ Included In ony long-range plan of which the action under consldeffltlon Is a port; (II) lilcely to be undertaken as a fi!SUit therrot or (UIJ df!Pf!lldent thereon. The City Council Is not aware of any other future plans that when combined with this Impact would have a neptl\le Impact on the environment. N --ID WHEREAS, this City Council declared itself to be the Lead Agency for the pwposes of the environmental review of the Proposed Action to update the 1999 Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP); and WHEREAS, this City Council finds the Proposed Action to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to SEQRA; and WHEREAS, this City Council, as Lead Agency, reviewed the Proposed Action and EAF prepared in conjunction therewith in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that this Council, as Lead Agency, based on the above-described environmental review and the contents of the EAF, hereby determines that the Proposed Action will not have a significant effect on the environment and hereby issues a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance. An environmental impact statement shall not be required. Authenticated and certified this Mayor City Clerk City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dis! Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: ·'P· t-1-r '/t tf IJ" 11il Trangucci Introduced By: 2·~ Tarantino Held: Jnl Rice Adopted: 4Ht Hyden No. 5Ht Fertel 6Ht Fried Moved: {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: A roved As To Form: 3./f SUBJECT } RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WATERFRONT OR TITLE CONSISTENCY REVIEW LAW. WHEREAS, a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) has been prepared in response to both local factors and regional connections between the City and surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, New Rochelle has nine miles of waterfront along the shore of Long Island Sound and the L WRP will provide a framework for future projects, which will include an updated harbor management plan, and address environmental factors including resilience to the impacts of climate change; and WHEREAS, the L WRP has eight sections including the L WRP Boundary; Inventory and Analysis; Coastal Management Policies; Proposed Projects; Techniques for Local Implementation; State and Federal Actions Likely to Affect Implementation; Consultation with Affected Agencies; and Local Commitment; and WHEREAS, the attached Waterfront Consistency Law will provide a process to determine whether proposed actions taken by City agencies are consistent with the LWRP; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council hereby adopts the Waterfront Consistency Review Law, annexed hereto. Authenticated and certified thisC/ Mayor _ dayof 207" City Clerk ft,( ?J (t THE WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY REVIEW LAW. GENERAL PROVISIONS L Title. IL This Resolution will be known as the City of New Rochelle Waterfront Consistency Review Law. II. Authority and Purpose. A. This resolution is adopted under the authority of the Municipal Home Rule Law and the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways Act of the State ofNew York (Article 42 of the Executive Law). B. The purpose of this resolution is to provide a framework for the agencies of the City of New Rochelle to consider the policies and purposes contained in the City of New Rochelle Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) when reviewing applications for actions or direct agency actions located in the waterfront area; and to assure that such actions and direct actions are consistent with the said L WRP policies and purposes. C. It is the intention of the City ofNew Rochelle that the preservation, enhancement and utilization of the unique waterfront area of the City of New Rochelle take place in a coordinated and comprehensive manner to ensure a proper balance between protection of natural resources and the need to accommodate limited population growth and economic development. Accordingly, this resolution is intended to achieve such a balance, permitting the beneficial use of waterfront resources while preventing: loss and degradation of living waterfront resources and wildlife; diminution of open space areas or public access to the waterfront; disruption of natural waterfront processes; impairment of scenic, cultural or historical resources; losses due to flooding, erosion and sedimentation; impairment of water quality; or permanent adverse changes to ecological systems. D. The substantive provisions of this resolution shall only apply while there is in existence a City of New Rochelle Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, which has been adopted in accordance with Article 42 of the Executive Law of the State ofNew York. IlL Defmitions. A. "Actions" mean either Type I or unlisted actions as defined in SEQRA regulations (6 N.Y.C.RR. 617.2) which are undertaken by an agency and which include: (I) projects or physical activities, such as construction or any other activities that may affect the natural or manmade environment by changing the use, appearance or condition of any resource or structure, that: (i) are directly undertaken by an agency; or (ii) involve funding by an agency; or (iii) require one or more new or modified approvals, permits, or review from an agency or agencies; (2) agency planning and policyrnaking activities that may affect the environment and commit the agency to a definite course of future decisions; (3) adoption of agency rules, regulations and procedures, including resolutions, codes, ordinances, executive orders and resolutions that may affect waterfront resources or the environment; and (4) any combination of the above. B. "Agency" means any board, agency, department, office, other body, or officer of the City of New Rochelle C. "Coastal area" means that portion of New York State coastal waters and adjacent shorelands as defined in Article 42 of the Executive Law which is located within the boundaries of the City of New Rochelle as shown on the coastal area map on file in the office of the Secretary of State and as delineated in the City of New Rochelle Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. D. "Code Enforcement Officer" means the Building Inspector and/or Code Enforcement Officer of the City of New Rochelle. E "Consistent" means that the action complies with the L WRP policy standards, conditions and objectives and, whenever practicable, will advance one or more of them. F. "Direct Actions" mean actions planned and proposed for implementation by an applicant or agency, such as, but not limited to, a capital project, rule making, procedure making and policy making. G. "Environment" means all conditions, circumstances and influences surrounding and affecting the development of living organisms or other resources in the waterfront area. H. "Local Waterfront Revitalization Program" or "LWRP" means the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program adopted by the City of New Rochelle and approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways Act (Executive Law, Article 42). I. "Minor actions" include the following actions, which are not subject to review under this chapter: ( 1) Maintenance or repair involving no substantial changes in an existing structure or facility; (2) Replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site, including upgrading buildings to meet building or fire codes, except for structures in areas designated by the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area (CEHA) law where structures may not be replaced, rehabilitated or reconstructed without a permit; (3) Repaving or widening of existing paved highways not involving the addition of new travel lanes; (4) Street openings and right-of-way openings for the purpose of repair or maintenance of existing utility facilities; (5) Maintenance of existing landscaping or natural growth, except where threatened or endangered species of plants or animals are affected, or within locally significant habitat areas; (6) Granting of individual setback and lot-line variances, except in relation to a regulated natural feature or a bulkhead or other shoreline defense structure or any activity within the CEHA; (7) Minor temporary uses of land having negligible or no permanent impact on waterfront resources or the environment; (8) Installation of traffic control devices on existing streets, roads and highways; (9) Mapping of existing roads, streets, highways, natural resources, land uses and ownership patterns; (10) Information collection including basic data collection and research, water quality and pollution studies, traffic counts, engineering studies, surveys, subsurface investigations and soils studies that do not commit the agency to undertake, fund or approve any action; (11) Official acts of a ministerial nature involving no exercise of discretion, including a building permit where issuance is predicated solely on the applicant's compliance or noncompliance with the relevant local building code. (12) Routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment; ( 13) Conducting concurrent environmental, engineering, economic, feasibility and other studies and preliminary planning and budgetary processes necessary to the formulation of a proposal for action, provided those activities do not commit the agency to commence, engage in or approve such action; ( 14) Collective bargaining activities; (15) investments by or on behalf of agencies or pension or retirement systems, or refinancing existing debt; ( 16) Inspections and licensing activities relating to the qualifications of individuals or businesses to engage in their business or profession; ( 17) Purchase or sale of furnishings, equipment or supplies, including surplus government property, other than the following: land, radioactive material, pesticides, herbicides, storage of road de-icing substances, or other hazardous materials; (18) Adoption of regulations, policies, procedures and local legislative decisions in connection with any action on this list; (19) Engaging in review of any part of an application to determine compliance with technical requirements, provided that no such determination entitles or permits the project sponsor to commence the action unless and until all requirements of this Part have been fulfilled; (20) Civil or criminal enforcement proceedings, whether administrative or judicial, including a particular course of action specifically required to be undertaken pursuant to a judgment or order, or the exercise of prosecutorial discretion; (21) Adoption of a moratorium on land development or construction; (22) Interpreting an existing code, rule or regulation; (23) Designation of local landmarks or their inclusion within historic districts; (24) Emergency actions that are immediately necessary on a limited and temporary basis for the protection or preservation of life, health, property or natural resources, provided that such actions are directly related to the emergency and are performed to cause the least change or disturbance, practicable under the circumstances, to waterfront resources or the environment. Any decision to fund, approve or directly undertake other activities after the emergency has expired is fully subject to the review procedures of this Part; (25) Local legislative decisions such as rezoning where the Council of the City of New Rochelle determines the action will not be considered for approval. J. "Waterfront area" means the Waterfront Revitalization Area delineated in the City of New Rochelle's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. K. "Waterfront Assessment Form" (WAF) means the form used by an agency to assist in determining the consistency of an action with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. IV. Management and Coordination of the LWRP A. The Council of the City of New Rochelle shall be responsible for coordinating review of actions in the City of New Rochelle waterfront area for consistency with the LWRP, and will advise, assist and make consistency recommendations to other City of New Rochelle agencies in the implementation of the L WRP, its policies and projects, including physical, legislative, regulatory, administrative and other actions included in the program. B. The Council of the City of New Rochelle shall coordinate with the New York State Department of State regarding consistency review of actions by Federal agencies and with State agencies regarding consistency review of their actions. C. The Council of the City of New Rochelle shall make applications for funding from State, Federal, or other sources to finance projects under the L WRP. D. The Council of the City ofNew Rochelle shall perform other functions regarding the waterfront area and direct such actions or projects as the City Council of the City of New Rochelle may deem appropriate, to implement the LWRP . V. Review of Actions. A. Prior to approving, funding or undertaking a proposed action located within the City of New Rochelle, each City agency shall determine whether the action is consistent or not consistent with the L WRP policy standards swnmarized in Section H herein. No action in the waterfront area shall be approved, funded or undertaken by the designated agency without a determination regarding consistency. B. Whenever a City agency receives an application for approval or funding of an action, or as early as possible in the agency's formulation of a direct action to be located in the waterfront area, the agency shall refer a copy of the completed WAF to the Planning Board within ten (10) days of its receipt and prior to making its determination, shall consider the recommendation of the Planning Board with reference to the consistency of the proposed action. C. After referral from an agency, the Planning Board shall consider whether the proposed action is consistent with the LWRP policy standards set forth in Section H herein. The Planning Board shall require the applicant to submit all completed applications. WAFs, EAFs, and any other information deemed necessary to its consistency recommendation. The Planning Board shall render its written recommendation to the agency within thirty (30) days following referral of the WAF from the agency. The Planning Board recommendation shall indicate whether the proposed action is consistent with or inconsistent with one or more of the LWRP policy standards and shall elaborate in writing the basis for its opinion. The Planning Board shall, along with a consistency recommendation, make any suggestions to the agency concerning modification of the proposed action, including the imposition of conditions, to make it consistent with LWRP policy standards or to greater advance them. In the event that the Planning Board's recommendation is not forthcoming within the specified time, the agency shall make its consistency decision without the benefit of the Planning Board's recommendation. D. If an action requires approval of more than one City agency, decision making will be coordinated between the agencies to determine which agency will conduct the final consistency review, and that agency will thereafter act as designated consistency review agency. Only one WAF per action will be prepared. If the agencies cannot agree, the City Council of the City of New Rochelle shall designate the consistency review agency. E. Upon receipt of the Council of the City of New Rochelle's recommendation, the agency shall consider whether the proposed action is consistent with the LWRP policy standards summarized in Subparagraph H herein. The agency shall consider the consistency recommendation of the Council of the City of New Rochelle, the WAF and other relevant information in making its written determination of consistency. No approval or decision shall be rendered for an action in the waterfront area without a written determination of consistency having first been rendered by a City agency. The Zoning Board of Appeals is the designated agency for the determination of consistency for variance applications subject to this law. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall consider the written consistency recommendation of the Council of the City of New Rochelle in the event and at the time it makes a decision to grant such a variance and shall impose appropriate conditions on the variance to make the activity consistent with the objectives of this law. F. Where an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being prepared or required, the draft EIS must identify applicable LWRP policy standards in Section H and include a discussion of the effects of the proposed action on such policy standards. 3, Ll. G. In the event the Planning Board's recommendation is that the action is inconsistent with the LWRP, and the agency makes a contrary detennination of consistency, the agency shall elaborate in writing the basis for its disagreement with the recommendation and state the manner and extent to which the action is consistent with the L WRP policy standards. H. Actions to be undertaken within the waterfront area shall be evaluated for consistency in accordance with the following summary of L WRP policy standards (for the 13 policies), which are derived from and further explained and described in Section ITI Policies of the City of New Rochelle LWRP, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office and available for inspection during normal business hours. Agencies which undertake direct actions must also consult with Section IV, in making their consistency detennination. The action must be consistent with the policies to (include just the standards that apply to this LWRP): 1. Foster a pattern of development in the waterfront area that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a waterfront location, and minimizes adverse effects of development (Policy 1); 2. Preserve historic resources in the waterfront area (Policy 2); 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources in the waterfront area (Policy 3); 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion (Policy 4); 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the waterfront area (Policy 5); 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the waterfront area ecosystem (Policy 6); 7. Protect and improve air quality in the waterfront area (Policy?); 8. Minimize environmental degradation in the waterfront area from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes (Policy 8); 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, waterfront waters, public lands, and public resources of the waterfront area (Policy 9); 10. Protect water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations (Policy 10); 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in the waterfront area (Policy 11); 12. Protect agricultural lands in the waterfront area (Policyl2); 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources (Policy 13) I. Each agency shall maintain a file for each action made the subject of a consistency determination, including any recommendations received from the Planning Board. Such files shall be made available for public inspection upon request. VI. Enforcement. No action within the City of New Rochelle waterfront area which is subject to review under this Chapter shall proceed until a written detennination has been issued from the designated City agency that the action is consistent with the City of New Rochelle L WRP policy standards. In the event that an activity is being performed in violation of this law or any conditions imposed thereunder, the City of New Rochelle Code Enforcement Officer or any other authorized official of the City of New Rochelle shall issue a stop work order and all work shall immediately cease. No further work or activity shall be undertaken on the project so long as a stop work order is in effect. The City of New Rochelle Attorney, Code Enforcement Officer and Police Department shall be responsible for enforcing this Chapter. Vll. Violations. A. A person who violates any of the provisions of, or who fails to comply with any condition imposed by, this Chapter shall have committed a violation, punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for a conviction of a first offense and punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a conviction of a second or subsequent offense. For the purpose Qf conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers, each week of continuing violation shall constitute a separate additional violation. B. The City of New Rochelle is authorized and directed to institute any and all actions and proceedings necessary to enforce this resolution. Any civil penalty shall be in addition to and not in lieu ofany criminal prosecution and penalty. VIII. Severability. The provisions of this resolution are severable. If any provision of this resolution is found invalid, such finding shall not affect the validity of this resolution as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than the provision so found to be invalid. City of New Rochelle Department of Development MEMORANDUM TO: AND CITY COUNCIL THRU: Ill, CITY MANA~ FROM: ~'l:miMMISSIONER OF -r.VELOPMENT DATE: SUBJECT: NEW ROCHELLE ITY COUNCIL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT GENERIC ENVIRONMENTA IMPACT STATEMENT (DGEIS), PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT AND SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of New Rochelle is in the process of preparing a Comprehensive Plan Update at a key moment in the City's history in response to both local factors and regional influences. Much has changed in terms of local and regional demographics and economic conditions, as well as the City's planning objectives, since the last time the City revised its Comprehensive Plan in 1996. Emphasis within the planning community on principles of sustainability and resilience to the Impacts of climate change, regional connections between the City and surrounding communities and a focus on enhancing the downtown core and transit oriented development are the major areas of concentration of EnvisioNR. The City is proposing the adoption of a Comprehensive Plan Update and related amendments to the City's Zoning Code and Map. On February 9, 2016, the City Council declared its intent to become Lead Agency in order to conduct the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) required as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update and related Zoning Code amendments. City Council subsequently adopted a determination of significance and finding of a positive declaration requiring the preparation of a generic environmental impact statement pursuant to SEQRA. A Public Hearing is set for June 14, 2016 to allow residents to provide feedback before the plan is finalized. The DGEIS and proposed zoning changes will be submitted to Council after the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan. In July, we anticipate that Council will set a public hearing on both the OGEIS and zoning changes, which will be held concurrently during the September COW City of New Rochelle Department of Devdopment UM TO: RAND CITY COUNCIL THRU: , III, CITY MANAGFJ(1_/ FROM: MMISSIONER OF r::zELOPMENT CC: , COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE DATE: May 12,2016 SUBJECT: Complete Streets Background: GreeNR Part V: Transportation & Mobility Action Plan Summary stated purpose is to "Facilitate and encourage the use of sustainable transportation options, including walking, bicycling, carpooling and mass transit, while also reducing traffic congestion and enhancing the safety and efficiency of transportation routes". This purpose is supported by Resolution #42 - 2012, adopting "Complete Streets and Sustainable Complete Streets Policies for the City of New Rochdle". Complete Streets recognizes that our street system should provide safe access for all users, including pedestrian, bicycles, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities, including those lesser abled. In support of these policies it was recognized that assessment of city streets is necessary to determine where changes to the public right of way are desirable, assess the viability of said changes, and provide design documents where warranted. An RFP was issued in March 2016 requesting Complete Streets assessment and design for various thoroughfares in New Rochdle with the goal of gradual implementation of improved street design in conjunction with future capital improvement projects. The RFP listed two work phases: 1. A final list of proposed streets and roads for inclusion in the program. 2. Street/road designs using Complete Streets principles to be completed for the streets/roads chosen by the City from the list submitted in Phase 1. RFP responses were received from: • AKRF I Nelson Nygaard • Nelson Pope • RBA /BFJ • Sam Schwartz After an assessment process involving critique of all written responses, and presentations by three of the four respondents, the selection committee has chosen AKRF I Nelson Nygaard as the applicant best fitting the City's requirements, for a total of $197,710. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Manager be authorized to execute the a conttact with AKRF I Nelson Nygaard and that $200,000 from the general fund be assigned to the Complete Streets project to allow AKRF I Nelson Nygaard to commence assessment of New Rochelle thoroughfares and undertake the subsequent design work. 2 ------City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dist Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: ~/;'1-/1~ 1•t Tranguccl Introduced By: 2"d Tarantino Held: 3'd Rice Adopted: 4" Hyden No. 5'> Fertel Moved: 61' Fried {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: A roved As To Form: Chi of SUBJECT } ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO OR TITLE ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITII AK.RFINELSON NYGAARD TO COMMENCE ASSESSMENT OF THOROUGHFARES IN NEW ROCHELLE AND UNDERTAKE SUBSEQUENT DESIGN WORK, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 227 OF 2015, THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2016, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (COMPLETE STREETS PROJEC1). WHEREAS, OreeNR Part V: Transportation & Mobility Action Plan Summary stated purpose is to "Facilitate and encourage the use of sustainable transportation options, including walking, bicycling, carpooling and mass transit, while also reducing traffic congestion and enhancing the safety and efficiency of transportation routes" and is supported by Resolution No. 42 of2012, adopting "Complete Streets and Sustainable Complete Streets Policies for the City of New Rochelle"; and WHEREAS, Complete Streets recognizes that the City's street system should provide safe access for all users, including pedestrian, bicycles, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities, including those lesser abled; and WHEREAS, in support of these policies it was recognized that assessment of City streets is necessary to determine where changes to the public right of way are desirable, assess the viability of said changes, and provide design documents where warranted; and WHEREAS, Request for Proposals (RFPs) were issued in March 2016 requesting Complete Streets assessment and design for various thoroughfares in New Rochelle with the goal of gradual implementation of improved street design in conjunction with future capital improvement projects; and WHEREAS, the RFP listed two work phases: (1) a final list of proposed streets and roads for inclusion in the program, and (2) Street/road designs using Complete Streets principles to be completed for the streets/roads chosen by the City from the list submitted in Phase 1; and Authenticated and certified this Mayor -~:r~~-~ ~-~ _w-r City Clerk WHEREAS, four (4) responses were received and evaluated; and WHEREAS, the selection committee has recommended award of a contract to AKRF/ Nelson Nygaard as the applicant best fitting the City's requirements for a total of $197,710; now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle: Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with AKRF/Nelson Nygaard to commence assessment of New Rochelle thoroughfares and undertake the subsequent design work relative to the Complete Streets Project for a total of $197,710. Section 2. Ordinance No. 227 of2015, the budget of the City ofNew Rochelle for 2016, is hereby amended as follows: Increase Estimated Revenues - General Fund: GFOl Appropriated Fund Balance $200,000 Increase Appropriations - General Fund: IT9KF Transfer to Capital Fund $200,000 Increase Estimated Revenues- Capital Fund: CP001 Transfer from General Fund $200,000 Increase Appropriations - Capital Fund: CP 16019 Complete Streets Study $200,000 City of New Rochelle Department of Development TO: YORAND CITYiOUNIL THRU: I, CITY MANAG FROM: __ L_,.,....,,.,...MISSIONER OF D VELOPMENT DATE: SUBJECT: nteJ: Into Contracts with Grant Writing Finns Background: As you know, the City seeks grant funding where available, including through the NYS Consolidated Funding Application (CPA) process. The Governor's Office has recendy announced Round VI of the NYS (CF A) process. Development staff has been discussing various grant opportunities and is likely to submit several applications in connection with this round of funding, as well as other funding opportunities as they become available. In order to prepare competitive applications, the City issued an RFP to solicit £inns with grant writing experience and received several responses. Due to the multiple disciplines needed to prepare competitive applications, it is likely that more than one grant writing consultant will be selected. Recommendation: The Department of Development staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with various firms to assist with completion of grant applications determined to be appropriate to assist with achieving the City's goals. City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dis! Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: t /ttl/ /r, 1•t Trangucci Introduced By: 2"" Tarantino Held: Jnl Rice Adopted: 41h Hyden No. 51h Fertel Moved: 6lh Fried (and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: A roved As To Form: Chief of tall for Polley and G e~~t Affairs/Co aon Counsel SUBJECT } OLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO OR ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH V ARlOUS GRANT TITLE WRITING FIRMS. WHEREAS, the City seeks funding where available, including through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CF A) process; and WHEREAS, the Governor's office has announced Round VI of the New York State CF A process; and WHEREAS, in order to prepare competitive applications, the City issued a Request for Proposals to solicit firms with grant writing experience and received several responses; and WHEREAS, due to the multiple disciplines needed to prepare competitive applications, it is likely that more than one grant writing consultant will be selected; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with various firms to assist with completion of grant applications determined to be appropriate to assist with achieving the City's goals. Authenticated and certified this Mayor _ dayof_~{ 2_1_/L _20_( City Clerk City of New Rochelle Department of Development TO: YORAND CITY ~OUN THRU: , III, CITY MANAG FROM: MMISSIONER OF D VELOPMENT DATE: SUBJECT: Submit CFA Gtant Applications Background: As you know, the City has been successful in obtaining grant funding through the NYS Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) in the past The Governor's Office has announced Round VI of the NYS (CFA) process. Development staff has been discussing various grant opportunities under the CFA that could be utilized to provide a portion of the funding for projects that would further the City's goals. Recommendation: The Department of Development staff recommends that the City Council authorize City staff to prepare and submit various CFA grant applications. ?. Overview A centerpiece of Governor Andrew Cuomo's strategy to jumpstart the economy and create jobs, ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) were put in place in 2011 to redesign the state's approach to economic development, replacing a top-down approach to economic development that did not recognize the unique resources and strengths of each of New York's regions. In 2011 the Regional Economic Development Councils (Regional Councils) developed strategic plans with advice from a broad spectrum of stakeholders taking into account the unique strengths and weaknesses of each region. Over the past four years the REDCs updated their strategic plans and strategies to build on the strengths and address the weaknesses identified by the 2011 Strategic Plan Review Committee. The strategic plans serve as a road map guiding each region's efforts to stimulate economic growth In 2016, each Regional Council will continue to implement its strategic plan and continue to identify and invest in significant economic development projects. The Governor has directed over $750 million in state resources to be made available through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) in 2016 to support economic development priorities of the strategic plans and job creation across the state. The CFA process replaced multiple applications for economic development projects with a single application for state economic development resources from numerous state agencies, and Institutionalized the role of the Regional Councils in identifying priorities for state resources. The CFA has been designed to give economic development project applicants eXpedited and streamlined access to a combined pool of grant funds and tax credits from dozens of existing programs. The CFA Is a modern and easy-to-use online application that allows businesses and other entities to apply for multiple agency funding sources through a single, web-based application. It is the primary portal for businesses to access state agency resources, including resources for community development, direct assistance to business, waterfront revitalization, energy and environmental improvements, government efficiency, sustainability, workforce development, and low-cost financing. State agencies and authorities making resources available in the 2016 CFA include: Empire State Development; NYS Canal Corporation; NYS Energy Research and Development Authority; Environmental Facilities Corporation; Homes and Community Renewal; Department of Labor; Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Department of State; New York Power Authority; Department of Environment Conservation; and the NYS Council on the Arts. This manual outlines the process for applying through the CFA and a step-by-step guide to utilize the online application. Additional CFA related documents can be found on the CFA home page at https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/cfa/. More Information on the Regional Councils can be found at www .regionalcounclls .ny.gov. 3 I Page City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dist Member Yeas Nays AbstMI Abssnt Introduced On: '/1'1/!6 111 Trangucci Introduced By: 2nd Tarantino Held: Jnl Rice Adopted : 4111 Hyden No. s• Fertel 61h Moved: Fried {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: A roved As To Fonn: cblel ot ta« ror Poley and ~mme~~" SUBJECT } OLUTIO AUTIIORIZING CITY STAFF TO PREPARE OR AND SUBMIT VARIOUS NEW YORK STATE TITLE CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATIONS. WHEREAS, the City has been successful in obtaining grant funding through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process in the past; and WHEREAS, the Governor's office has announced Round VI of the New York State CF A process; and WHEREAS, the Department of Development staff has been discussing various grant opportunities under the CF A that could be utilized to provide a portion of the funding for projects that would further the City's goals; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Development staff is hereby authorized to prepare and submit various applications through the New York State Consolidated Funding process. Authenticated and certified thirs Mayor _ dayof 20_ City Clerk (old It, City of New Rochelle Department of Development TO: THRU: FROM: DA1E: SUBJECT: Introduction: The Large Scale tail zone, while permitting a variety of uses, could be enhanced by adding additional us that are compatible within that zone. The following memo includes recommendations for additional uses and related zoning parameter changes to encourage improved development. Backgtoutld: The Large Scale Retail zone, geographically depicted on the accompanying map, permits the following uses: {1) Large scale retail facilities. (2) Stores and shops exclusively for sales at retail or the performance of customary personal services. (3) Business, professional, or governmental offices. (4) Houses of worship. (5) National brand retail establishment, including accessory fully enclosed storage, repair, servicing, and customizing of merchandise sold by the national brand retailer and other complementary accessory uses, which accessory uses shall not constitute more than 40% of the total gross floor area of the establishment. (6) Enclosed tennis, squash, handball and/or racquetball court facility. (J) Indoor wall or rock climbing facility. (8) Restaurants and Carry-Out Restaurants. (9) Banks. The dimensional requirements in this zone are as follows: (1) Maximum building height shall be 40 feet, if in an urban renewal area, otherwise 50 feet. (2) Maximum permitted floor area ratio (FAR) shall be 1.0. (3) Maximum permitted lot coverage shall be 70% for all buildings and 100% for all impervious surfaces. Recommendation: It is recommended that the zoning for the LSR district be amended to include the following. (1 0) Health clubs. (11) Self-storage facilities. (12) Municipal facilities. Further, in order to encourage greater development opportunities, while at the same time protecting adjoining residential areas, the following changes to the area and bulk standards of the zoning are recommended: (1) Maximum building height shall be 40 feet, if in an urban renewal area, otherwise 50 feet and 70 feet if the prQPert;y is more than 200 feet from a residential use. (2) Maximum permitted .floor area ratio (FAR) shall be 1.0. or 3.0 if the property is more than 200 feet from a residential use. (3) Maximum permitted lot coverage shall be -7W¥o 80% for all buildings and 100% for all impervious surfaces. Staff recommends that Council set a public hearing on the proposed amendments and refer same to the Planning Board and Westchester County Planning Board. It is also recommended that the City Council declare itself Lead Agency for the purposes of an environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). Further, it is our recommendation that the Council approve this amendment pending the outcome of the public hearing and responses from the City's Planning Board, and the county Planning Board. 2 GJ LSRZones City of ·- A roved As To Form: ent in;'Corporation Counsel DECLARING LEAD AGENCY STATUS SUBJECT } OR RELATIVE TO TilE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TITLE AMENDING ARTICLE Vill, USES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, SECTION 331-58, LSR LARGE SCALE RETAIL DISTRICT, AND ARTICLE IX, DIMENSIONAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 331-74, LSR LARGE SCALE RETAIL DISTRICT, OF CHAPTER 331, ZONING, OF Tiffi CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE. WHEREAS, this City Council wishes to declare itself Lead Agency for the environmental review of the proposed ordinance amending Article Vill, Uses in Commercial and Industrial Districts, Section 331-58, LSR Large Scale Retail District, and Article IX, Dimensional and other Requirements, Section 331-74, LSR Large Scale Retail District, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code ("Proposed Action''); and WHEREAS, this City Council finds the Proposed Action to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the Department of Development has prepared and submitted an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) for the Proposed Action, on file for inspection with the City Clerk's Office; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council hereby declares itself Lead Agency for the Proposed Action and directs that the proposed ordinance and EAF be sent to the New Rochelle Planning Board and the Westchester County Department of Planning for their review and recommendation. Mayor Authenticated and certified this {j City Cieri< _dayof 20_~ k,( "'~ City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dis! Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: t{rf(&; ~ 1-h 111 Trangucci Introduced By: 2•d Tarantino Held: ~ Rice Adopted: 4111 Hyden No. 5I> Fertel Fried Moved: 6" {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: A roved As To Form: Chlef SUBJECT } ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, USES IN OR COMMERCIAL AND INDUS1RIAL DISTRICTS, SECTION 331- TITLE 58, LSR LARGE SCALE RETAIL DISTRICT, AND ARTICLE IX, DIMENSIONAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 331- 74, LSR LARGE SCALE RETAIL DISTRICT, OF CHAPTER 331, ZONING, OF TIIE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE. BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle: Section 1. Article VIII, Uses in Commercial and Industrial District, Section 331 -58, LSR Large Scale Retail District, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code, is hereby amended as follows: Article VIII. LSR Large Scale Retail District. § 331-58 LSR Large Scale Retail District. A. Pennitted Principal Uses (1) Large scale retail facilities. (2) Stores and shops exclusively for sales at retail or the performance of customary personal services. (3) Business, professional, or government offices. (4) Houses of worship. (5) National brand retail establishment, including accessory fully enclosed storage, repair, servicing, and customizing of merchandise sold by the national brand retailer and other complimentary accessory uses, which accessory uses shall not constitute more than 40%of the total gross floor area of the establishment. (6) Enclosed tennis, squash, handball and/or racquetball court facility. (7) Indoor wall or rock climbing facility. (8) Restaurants and Carry-Out Restaurants. (9) Banks. (1 0} Health clubs. (11) Self-storage facilities. Authenticated and certified thisr Mayor _ dayof 20_ City Clerk ?J( " ("' (12} Municipal facilities. Section 2. Article IX, Dimensional and Other Requirements, Section 331-74, LSR Large Scale Retail District, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code, is hereby amended as follows: Article IX. Dimensional and Other Requirements. § 331-74 LSR Large Scale Retail District. A. Purpose: to encourage the redevelopment and revitalization of the area as a viable commercial district through the development of key parcels for retail use. B. Dimensional standards. (1) Maximum building height shall be 40 feet, ifin an urban renewal area, otherwise 50 feet, and 70 feet if the property is more than 200 feet from a residential use. (2) Maximum permitted floor area ration (FAR) shall be 1.0. or 2.0 if the property is located more than 200 feet from a residential use. (3) Maximum lot coverage shall be [70%] 80% for all buildings and 100% for all impervious surfaces. Matter [bracketed] deleted. Matter underlined added. City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dist Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent 1•1 Trangucci Introduced On: 'P•f/1' Introduced By: 2nd Tarantino Held: Jld Rioe Adopted: 4" Hyden No. 5" Fertel 6"' Fried Moved: {and} Mayor Bramson Seconde : A roved As To Form: C S1atl for Policy ant A ils/C01p01atlon Counsel P.J./. l RE OLUTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE SUBJECT } OR TO THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, TITLE USES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, SECTION 331-58, LSR LARGE SCALE RETAIL DISTRICT, AND ARTICLE IX, DIMENSIONAL AND OTIIER REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 331-74, LSR LARGE SCALE RETAIL DISTRICT, OF CHAPTER 331, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Rochelle: This Council shall hold a public hearing on July 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, on the proposed amendments to Chapter 331 , Zoning, of the New Rochelle Zoning Code: ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, USES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, SECTION 331- 58, LSR LARGE SCALE RETAIL DISTRICT, AND ARTICLE IX, DIMENSIONAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 331- 74, LSR LARGE SCALE RETAIL DISTRICT, OF CHAPTER 331, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE. and, be it further RESOLVED that the proposed amendments are hereby referred to the New Rochelle Planning Board and Westchester County Planning Department for their review and recommendation; and, be it further RESOLVED that the City Clerk give due notice of said public hearing. Authenticated and certified this Mayor _ dayof _____ ~_e; City Clerk d,//i,, City of New Rochelle Department of Development TO: THRU: e III, CITY MANA GE-e/ FROM: MMISSIONBR OF DEvkLOPMENr DATE: SUBJECT: of Eastchester to Rent 250 Spaces at New Roc Garage Background In February of this year, City Council proved the lease of 390 spaces for $20,000 per month on the fifth floor of the New Roc Garage with a local auto dealership. Unfortunately, this dealership has decided not to move forward with the lease. In response to this, the City worked with the City's official real estate broker in order to list the property in the Multiple Listing Service for Real Estate Professionals. Classic Audi of Eastchester expressed desire to rent 250 spaces at $15,000 per month for 3 years (See attached memo oflease.) As stipulated in the Master Development Agreement, the lease will contain language allowing the City to terminate the lease at any time with 30 days written notice. leeue Cl.a8sic Audi has offered to pay $60 per space (as opposed to the $51.28 per space/per month for the prior deal), for a total monthly rent of $15,000 for a period of three years. In order to facilitate the move from their cw:rent facility to the New Roc garage, the Memorandum of Lease contains a ramp up provision allowing them to move cars in incrementally from June 2, 2016 through October 31, 2016. During this period, they would pay the same $60 per space rate, but for a smaller portion of spaces. The ramp up schedule is as follows: #of Spaces Start Date End Date Monthly Payment 90 June 2, 2016 June30, 2016 $4,500 160 July 1, 2016 October 31, 2016 $9,600 250 November 1, 2016 May31 2019 $15,000 The agreement will also contain a provision allowing Classic Audi to request to occupy all 250 spaces early, and if e~ercised will pay the full $15,000 monthly rate accordingly. Recommendation: The Department of Development recommends that City Council authorize the City MAnager to enter into an agreement to occupy the spaces pursuant to attached memorandum of lease prepared by the City's Real Estate Broke!: (Attached) MEMORANDUM OF LEASE DATE: June 1, 2016 PROPERTY: 51 LeCount PI (aka New Rochelle Municipal Parking Garage) LevelS, New Rochelle NY 10801 RENTAL PRICE: $60/space per month for 250 parking spaces. +* See below LESSOR LESSEE NAME: The City ofNew Rochelle NAME: Classic Automobiles, Inc. d/b/a Classic Audi ADDRESS: 515 North Avenue ADDRESS: 541 White Plains Road New Rochelle, NY 10801 Eastchester, NY 10709 PHONE: (914) 654-2000 PHONE: (914) 779-2020 ATTORNEY: Kathleen Gill, Esq. ATTENTION: John Kaufman, Vice President 515 North Avenue, Law Department or Tim Shishlm New Rochelle, NY 10801 PHONE: (914) 654-2125 PHONE: (914) 779-2020 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] NOTICE: Please forward a copy of the fully executed Lease (when completed) to Century21 Marciano. MOVE IN DATE: June 1, 2016. TERMS & CONDITIONS: **The proposed lease term is for three (3) years commencing June 1, 2016 and ending May 31,2019. 95 spaces will be occupied on June 1"\ an additional 55 spaces will be occupied on July PI, then the remaining 100 spaces will be occupied on November 1'\ 2016 or sooner for a total of250 spaces. The security deposit totaling 1 month ($15,000) will be paid in 3 installments concurrent with the June 1st, July P1 and November pt or sooner rent. The City of New Rochelle has agreed to give the tenant access to monitor the garage spaces via internet by using current security system or setting up their own security system to be determined by the City of New Rochelle. The tenant agrees to remove and re-install the fencing for the impound lot to the fourth floor at the tenant's expense and will be reimbursed by the security deposit paid. The tenant must use an insured vendor to remove and replace the fencing. The Master Developer Agreement requires that all new leases in the Downtown Overlay Zone contain language allowing the City to terminate the lease for any reason within thirty (30) days written notice, should the City exercise its option to terminate the lease for new development parking requirements. The tenant must also maintain insurance for this location with parameters set by the City of New Rochelle. The tenant also reserves the right to terminate the lease within thirty (30) days written notice. LESSOR'S!LESSEE'S REALTOR: Century 21 Marciano AGENT: P. Anthony Marciano TELEPHONE: (914) 235-4996 FAX: (914) 235-7683 COMMISSION: As per City ofNew Rochelle RFP 5077 NOTICE TO JIUYZR: Buyer undemands and acknowlodii"S that iflhc seller verilally accepts bu)oefa' offer that such aa:opWlce is not bindin1 of the seller until a written cantnct has been fully executed betwoen buyers and seller. Seller ha.llhclci!JII right to ocoept ony om< or to make counter ofTc"' to other prospective buyer> until a conttoct has been fully executed. Rcllltor, os 1he qent ofthe seller il obligated to oommunicatc all offers to the seller until the closing of the sale of the property. l!qual housing opportunity NOTICE TO ATrORNEYS: If the property il not 10 be occupied by tho pun:huor, to~~trlct must comply wilh HOME EQUITY THEFT PREVENTION ACT. 546 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Office: (914) 235-4996 Fax: (914) 235-7683 www .Century21 Marciano. com City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Oist Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: '{t'f//6 111( Tranguccl Introduced By: 2nd Tarantino Held: 3rd Rica Adopted: 4111 Hyden No. s• Fertel 6111 Moved: Fried {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded : . Approved As To Form: ~w1 ~zu_ ) ;&L,_ SUBJECT } RESOLUTION AU'ffiORIZING 'ffiE CITY MANAGER TO OR EXECUTE A LEASE WI'ffi CLASSIC AUDI OF TITLE EASTCHESTER RELATIVE TO LEASING 250 PARKING SPACES IN THE NEW ROC GARAGE. WHEREAS, in February 2016, the City Council approved the lease of 390 spaces for $20,000 per month on the fifth floor of the New Roc Garage to a local auto dealership; and WHEREAS, the dealership decided not to move forward with the lease; and WHEREAS, as a result, the City worked with a real estate broker in order to list the property in the Multiple Listing Service for Real Estate Professionals; and WHEREAS, Classic Audi of Eastchester expressed desire to rent 250 spaces to be phased in by November 1, 2016, at $15,000 per month for three years; and WHEREAS, as stipulated in the Master Development Agreement, the lease shall contain language allowing the City to terminate the least at any time with 30 days' written notice; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City ofNew Rochelle hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Classic Audi of Eastchester for parking spaces in the New Roc Garage under the terms and conditions outlined in the attached Memorandum of Lease, and upon such terms and conditions as shall be satisfactory to the City Manager and approved by the Corporation Counsel. Authenticated and certified tfhis Mayor _dayof 20 City Clerk to( tl Jl~ City of New Rochelle Department of Development TO: OR AND CITY COUNCIL THRU: CITYMANAG~ FROM: Luiz C . .l\..ai2Dti6U.'-J.MMISSIONER OF ~~VFLOPMENf DATE: SUBJECI': venue DPW Leaf Disposal Facility It is the City's intention to expand d improve our operations at the Department of Public Works Leaf Disposal Facility, presently located at 85 Beechwood Avenue. In order to maximize utilization of this City-owned site, the City may seek to negotiate the acquisition of adjacent properties to accommodate additional uses. The following parcels are included in the acquisition needs: • 21 Second Street (Section 2 Block 693 Lot 34) • Webster Ave (farson) Triangle (Section 2 Block 693 Lot 45) The City will attempt to acquire these parcels through private negotiations and acquisition. However, it may be necessa.ty fot the City to acquire some or all of the properties through the eminent domain process. .A-ccordingly, City staff is recommending that the City Council initiate proceedings under the New York State Eminent Domain_Procedure Law C'EDPL'') to acquire the properties in connection with the expansion and improvement of the DPW Leaf Disposal Facility site. This initial procedure under EDPL will provide the City access to inspect the aforementioned properties in order to conduct additional reviews of the proposed facility as required by law. Recommendation: It is recommended by City staff that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City to initiate proceedings under the NYS EDPL to acquire the properties in connection with the proposed facility expansion. City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dlst Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: ' ( N./!f• 111 Trangucci Introduced By: 2nd Tarantino Held: ~ Rice Adopted: 4~ Hyden No. 511> Fertel Moved: 6111 Fried {and} Mayoc Bramson Seconded: A roved As To Form: Chief of for Policy and Gove nt All 11Weorporation Coonwl SUBJECT } RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING ON A OR PROPOSED RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TITLE UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW FOR ACQUIRING PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BEECHWOOD AVENUE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS LEAF DISPOSAL FACILITY (21 SECOND STREET, SECTION 2, BLOCK 693, LOT 34; WEBSTER AVENUE, JARSON 1RIANGLE, SECTION 2, BLOCK 693, LOT 45). BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City ofNew Rochelle: This Council shall hold a public hearing at 7:00P.M. on July 12, 2016 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, on the proposed resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL INITIATING PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW FOR ACQUIRING PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BEECHWOOD A VENUE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS LEAF DISPOSAL FACILITY (21 SECOND STREET, SECTION 2, BLOCK 693, LOT 34; WEBSTER AVENUE, JARSON TRIANGLE, SECTION 2, BLOCK 693, LOT 45). and, be it further RESOLVED that the City Clerk give due notice of this public hearing. Authenticated and certified t~is Mayor _ dayof 20 City Clerk b I ,f I~ /D- .l. City of New Rochelle Departtnent of Development MEMORANDUM TO: YORAND CITY ?10CIL THRU: lll, CITY MANAG FROM: ' MMISSIONER OF D VELOPMENT DATE: SUBJECT: Beechwood A nue Leaf Disposal Facility - D&B Engineer and Architects, PC Supplemental nvironmental Review At the May Regular Legislative Meeting of the City Council, an action was taken to initiate proceedings under NYS Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) to acquire adjacent properties in connection with the expansion and improvements to DPWs Leaf Disposal Facility located at 85 Beechwood Avenue. The proposed expansion and .improvements at the project location will necessitate supplemental environmental review through SEQR to analyze additional .impacts as a result of the changes. Accordingly, it is necessary to update the 2008 Environmental Impact Statement prepared by D&B Engineers and Architects, PC (D&B) to include the impacts as a result of tbe inclusion of the following adjacent parcels: • 21 Second Street (Section 2 Block 693 Lot 34) • Webster Ave (Jarson) Triangle (Section 2 Block 693 Lot 45) Recommendation: The Department of Development has received the attached proposal from D&B Engineers and Architects, PC in connection with this project update. Development staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with D&B and that a waiver of public bidding be granted to hire D&B due to their extensive knowledge of the project as a result of their preparation of the 2008 EIS for this location. ------r D&B ENGlNEERS ?o.l·\· AND 'P-") 'V) I~~ ARCHITECTS, J~C. ~ ;.~~~.~ loa.dfiiDftrtorJ H lhnl.D.or>oy Task 1: Environmental Assessment Form Preparation """''"'"--· .._ PE-Vinnry, P,E...... o.v .. Task 1 - Kick offMeeting with Citv JDM$h A. Ftoralbo. P.L l.loc:hMIItttor&r-n Olm1""""' ~""&"l P.1 CCM As a first step, the Project Team would meet with appropriate municipal and legal Cl-too1q>iluM loHi'\ka representatives of the City to discuss the options for completing an environmental kkaodWLio\I,P~ review under SEQRA. There are two main options: -· ·~Jo& '"""" J,MJI;o -AUochHI c; p,[ s...... Stfphtrll f•UIJ •soYe11rs f!(Padng Challmga, Flndin1 Sol»llllns ... Sinre 1965~ 'D&B ENGINEIRS AND ARCHITECTS, P.C. Suzanne Reider Senior Project Manager May3l, 2016 Page 2 of6 For the p\ll])oses of this proposal we have assumed Option I would be appropriate and an EAF without any new analysis would be completed. This assumes the previously identified impacts, despite the changes prescribed for the project, would not be any different than those identified in the Findings for the project. If the City decides to issue a Positive Declaration (Option 2), it would reflect a presumption that environmental impacts evaluated in the original EIS are outdated or invalid, additional assessments are required, and a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) should be prepared. A1. that time, D&.B can provide a proposal for the Option 2 effort. The scope of work for this effort is shown below. Preparation ofEnvironmental Assessment Form fEAF) Long Form Coordinated review and establishment of the City as Lead Agency was undertaken as part of the original SEQRA review process. However, as the new project proposes an adjacent parcel for the location of the main City Yard facilities, D&B will prepare a new, EAF to update the site information provided in the original EAF. The EAF will include updated, conceptual site plans and other relevant information. The EAF and supporting information will be distributed to Involved Agencies. If there are no objections from Involved Agencies on the City's designation as Lead Agency or on the environmental information provided in the EAF, the City will make a DetermiDation of Significance. If the City determines there are no significant impacts associated with the revised plans, and the impact assessments in the original EJS are sufficient, it will issue and file a Negative Declaration. Ifsuch is the case, there would be no further requirements under SEQRA. The EAF effort will fucus on two aspects of the project that warrant assessment: I. As part of this effort, no new work related to traffic, air or noise impacts is proposed. The EAF will be developed in support of the use of the existing traffic, air and noise study. Exclusions: • Tf a quantitative air quality assessment is requested by the City, it would entail the use of the USEPA CAL3QHC air quality dispersion model, along with vehicle emissions data as computed by the USEPA MOBILE model. Calculations of Carnon Monoxide (CO) concentrations would be performed at critical receptor locations near the project site using traffic data obtained during the traffic study, along with traffic signal information, roadway geometry, and worst-case meteorological conditions. Predicted existing and future levels of CO concentrations would be evaluated to determine conformance with federal and state ambient air quality standards. At this time, a qutmtitative air quality assessment is not included in the proposal and, if required, would generally be part of the SEIS described as Option 2 above. ;o, .2., D&B ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS, P.C. Suzanne Reider Senior Projcc;t Manager May31, 2016 Pagc3 of6 • A complete revision of the previous traffic, air, and noise assessment prepared in 2008 is not included as part of this proposal and, if required, would generally be part of the SEIS described as Option 2 above. • If a quantitative noise analys.is is requested by the City, it would be accomplished through the use of the monitoring and modeling. An evaluation ofnoise levels in the project area would be accomplished through use of a noise meter to measure existing noise levels. In addition, the USEPA TNM or STAMINA noise prediction model would be employed. This data intensive program would utilize inputs for vehicle speed, vehicle distribution, roadway geometries, and area topography to predict noise levels of traffic conditions at selected sensitive receptors in the project area. Predicted noise levels would be compared to monitored levels and applicable standards. At this time, a quantitative noise analysis is not included in the proposal and, if required, would generally be part of the SEIS described as Option 2-above. Task 2: Phase I Environmental Site Assgsment As part of this task, D&B will prepare a Phase I ESA for the subject site in confonnance with the requirements of the ASTM Guidance Document E 1572-05. To complete the Phase I BSA, the following will be performed; Informati{)1J Reyiew D&B will conduct a review of reasonably ascertainable historical record sources to evaluate the past and present uses and environmental conditions of the site and sunounding properties. Sources of information that may be utilized to support this task include the following: • Federal, state , local and tribal environmental database searches • Sanborn (fire insurance maps) • Aerial photographs • Environmental Liens • Local regulatory agency telephone inquiries/FOIL requests Site Inspection D&B will conduct site reconnaissance activities to visually identify recognized environmental conditions and to document cmrent conditions of the site and adjacent areas. As part of this task, attempts will be made to visually identify the following (but not limited to); D&B ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS. P.C. Suunne Reider Senior Project Manager May 31,2016 Page 4 of6 • Storage Tanks • Waste Storage Areas • Transformers • Drainage Systems • Stained soil • Distressed vegetation • hTe~artopo~hy D&B will also conduct interviews with available site representatives, as appropriate. Draft/Final Phase I ESA Report Under this task, D&B will prepare a draft Phase I ESA report to document the activities undertaken as well as the findings of the assessment and recommendations regarding the need for further investigation of the Site witl be made. An electronic copy of the draft Phase I ESA report will oo submitted to the City for review and comment. Any technical comments provided by the City will be incorporatod into the final report. Two hard copies plus an electronic copy on compact disc of the final Phase I ESA will be prepared and submitted to the City. Task 3: Phase II Investigation As a result of the Phase I recommendations, a Phase II ESI may be recommended to be undertaken to investigate RECs on the property. An exact scope of work for the Pbase II cannot be determined until some due diligence in the phase I is completed. We suggest an allowance budget is allocated for now; the allowance budget was developed with some consideration to our experience at the site, in general, and an understanding of the potential environmental hazards that may be on site. Proposed Schedule Task I -Environmental Assessment Form Preparation • Draft EAF: 4- 5 weeks from NfP • Final EAF: 6- 10 days from receipt of City comments Task 2 - Phase I Environmental Site Assessment • Draft Phase I ESA Report: 4 weeks from NTP • Final Phase I ESA Report: 5 days from receipt of City comments 'D&B ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS, P.C. Suzanne Reider Senior Project Manager May 31,2016 PageS of6 Task 3- Phase II Investigation • TBD Deliverable Scltedulc • Three (3) copies of the Draft EAF and Phase I ESA Report • Three (3) copies of the Final EAF and Phase I ESA Report Fee Proposal Task I - Environmental Assessment Form Preparation $12,000 Task 2 -Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment $ 4,500 Task 3- Phase II Investigation (Allowance) llQ.QQQ Total Proposed Not to Exued Budget $36,500 Payment Terms: I. Invoiced monthly based on actual effort not-to-exceed total budget, not task budget. 2. Payment within 30 days of receiving the invoice. Cost Assumptions: • Based on the level of effort required to undertake the Phase r ESA scope of work described above, as well as the cost of the database search ($600), the estimated total cost for preparation of the Phase I ESA for the subject property is as listed herein. This cost does not include the cost for a Title search for the property. If a title search is required, the additional cost would be $200, if orden:d along with the database search. If at a later date a Title search is required, the cost would be $400. D&B ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS, P.C. SllZ8IIIle Rader Senior Pft!icct Manager May31,2016 Page 6 of6 We hope this infonnation meets your needs and look forward to continued services on this exciting project. If you have any questions please contact me at (914) 467-5300, Ext. 16. Sincerely, Rob DeGiorgio, P.E. Senior Vice President RJD/cd •S293PRIRJD16Ltr (ROI) City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dlst Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: ' (N/ /'- 111 Trangucci Introduced By: 2rd Tarantino Held: Jrd Rice Adopted: 4111 Hyden No. 5" Fertel 61h Fried Moved: {and} Mayor Bramson Se:nded: /o.J.../, Chief of S1aff rJ Polq and Govemmelt AtfatrsK;aponrtt Counsel SU~~CT } RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE TITLE THE SOLICITATION OF FORMAL PROPOSALS AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH D & B ENGINEERS AND ARCIDTECTS, PC, TO CONDUCT A SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LEAF DISPOSAL FACILITY LOCATED AT 85 BEECHWOOD AVENUE. WHEREAS, at the May 2016 Regular Legislative Meeting of the City Council, an action was taken to initiate proceedings under NYS Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) to acquire adjacent properties in connection with the expansion and improvements to DPW's Leaf Disposal Facility located at 85 Beechwood Avenue; and WHEREAS, the proposed expansion and improvements at the project location will necessitate supplemental environmental review through SEQR to analyze additional impacts as a result of the changes; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to update the 2008 Environmental Impact Statement prepared by D & B Engineers and Architects, PC (D & B) to include the impacts as a result of the inclusion of the following adjacent parcels: • 21 Second Street (Section 2 Block 693 Lot 34) • Webster Avenue (larson) Triangle (Section 2 Block 693 Lot 45) WHEREAS, Development staff recommends that the City hire D&B due to their extensive knowledge of the project as a result of their preparation of the 2008 EIS for this location and that a waiver of public bidding be granted to hire D&B; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that formal bidding is hereby waived and the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with D & B Architects and Engineers, PC, to conduct a supplemental environmental review in connection with proposed expansion and improvements to the leaf disposal facility located at 85 Beechwood Avenue in an amount not to exceed $36,500; funds are available in CP 4002. Authenticated and certified this Mayor _ d~~-3,-,~--~--1 City Clerk 1{. City of New Rochelle Department of Development TO: OR AND CITY COUNCIL 1HRU: , I, CITY MANAG@ FROM: MISSIONER 0;..6EVELOPMENf DATE: SUBJECT: Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Giant Submission Last month, the Department of Development submitted an application to the Govemot's Downtown Revitalization Initiative in which one community in each of the 10 Regional Economic Development Council's will be selected based on its readiness to implement various economic development initiatives within their community. Each of the 10 municipalities will receive $10 million for implementation of these initiatives. The City anticipates being selected for an interview with the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDq in the coming weeks with final selection to be made by the end ofJune. Recommendation: The Department of Development recommends that the City Council pass a supporting resolution pertaining to this grant submission in order to be prepared to provide supporting documentation to the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) when requested. City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dis! Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: ~ (1¥-/!6 1•1 Trangucci Introduced By: 2"" Tarantino Held: 3rd Rice Adopted: 4" Hyden No. 51t1 Fertel 6th Moved: Fried {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: II,/, A roved As To Form: Chief of S1aff Polley and Govem t Affai111CCII]l0 · nCounsel SUBJECT } RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NEW YORK STATE OR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE (DRI) GRANT TITLE SUBMISSION. WHEREAS, in May 2016 the Department of Development submitted an application to the Governor's Downtown Revitalization Initiative in which one community in each of the ten Regional Economic Development Council's will be selected based on its readiness to implement various economic development initiatives within their community; and WHEREAS, each of the ten municipalities will receive $10 million for implementation of these initiatives; and WHEREAS, the City anticipates being selected for an interview with the Mid Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) in the coming weeks, with final selection to be made by the end of June; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council supports this grant submission in order to be prepared to provide supporting documentation to the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) when requested. Authenticated and certified this Mayor City Clerk INTER OFFICE COMMUNICATION City of New Rochelle TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council THRU: Charles B. Strome, City Managed FROM: Howard Rattner, Finance Com:{ssioner \}'i\--"7 SUBJ: Tax Abatement on Rent Controlled Properties Occupied by Senior Citizens (SCRIE) DATE: May9, 2016 Section 467-b of the New York State Real Property Tax Law enables municipalities to opt into a program to subsidize rents paid by senior citizens in rent controlled properties meeting the following requirements (commonly known as Senior Citizen Rebate Incentive Eligibility Program ("SCRJE»): • Must be at least 62 years old or disabled • Rent an apartment that is regulated by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), that is, rent controlled or rent stabilized • Pay more than one-third of the household's total monthly income for rent and • Have a household income of less than the threshold adopted by the municipality in which the senior resides. Under the SCRlE program, the City pays landlords the difference between actual rent and allowable rent as determined by DHCR based on income. The City first opted into the program in 1973. Last year, after State legislation increased the maximum allowable income amount from $29,000 to $50,000, the City increased its threshold from $17,500 to $20,700. There was no financial consequence that resulted from this increase; in fact, the cost to the City decreased by about 10%, presumably due to the deaths or relocations of qualified seniors and the lack of qualified replacement tenants. As a result of the State legislation, Greenburgh, Mount Vernon and Irvington increased their thresholds to $40,000 and Yonkers, Croton on Hudson and Hastings on Hudson increased their thresholds to $50,000. (Attached is a complete list of maximum Income levels by Westchester County municipality}. Data provided by DHCR indicates that the increase In the number of filings of newly eligible qualified seniors was rather immaterial. - 2 - Although there is no empirical data that would enable us to determine the fiscal impact to the City if we were to increase our threshold, based upon the experience of the other municipalities, we believe the impact may be minimal. If the City Council desires to increase the maximum level, a recommended approach is to increase it to $40,000 (the same as Mount Vernon, Greenburgh and Irvington); review the fiscal impact after one year; and then increase to the maximum level of $50,000 in the subsequent year if warranted. It should be remembered that this program does not provide an exemption on the property valuation, as does the veteran's exemption or the real property senior citizen exemption, where the tax rate can be increased Within the parameters of the New York State tax cap legislation to absorb the value of the exemption. This is a direct payment by the City to the landlords based on applications received by and approved by DHCR. As such, this is a budgetary line item in the City's budget and, in the same manner as all other budgetary line items, is subject to the tax levy restrictions imbedded in the tax cap legislation. If further information is needed, please advise. HR/bf Attach. cc: Kathleen Gill 1> ltC/2.. vve&, 'If_ .$-3J-/J, /~. • Definition of Maximum Income Westchester County Rent Increase ExeiiJj!tjon Applicant's Annual Maximum Income Level The following municipalities have adopted the Senior Citizen Rent Income Exemption (SCRJE) program pursuant to the provisions of the Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA) and the Rent and Eviction Regulations (RER). An asterisk (•) proceeding a municipality indicates it has also adopted the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRJE) program. Municipality: Maximum Income: • Vil!age of Croton on Hudson . . . • . .... $50,000,00 • Village of Dobbs Ferry ...... ••. •••...... $29,000.00 • Town of Greenburgh ...... •.. • • . ....$40,000.00 • Village of Hastings on Hudson ...... $50,000.00 • Village oflrvington ...... $40,000.00 Village of Larchmont .... •...... $16,500.00 Town ofMamaronecJc ...... $29,000.00 Village of Mamaroneck ...... $18,500.00 City ofMount Vernon ...... ••. • ...... $40,000.00 • City ofNew Rochelle ...... $20,700.00 Village of Pleasantville ...... (Prior abatement plus 1/2 increase) ... $16,500.00 • City of Rye ...... , ...... , ... $29,000.00 Village ofS1eepy Hollow ...... $16,500.00 Village of Tarrytown ... (Prior abatement plus 112 or less ofincrease) ..$37,399.99 City of White Plains ...... $18,500.00 • City ofYonkers ...... $50,000.00 City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dist Member Yeas Navs Abstain Absent Introduced On: C(l'f(!r;. 1• Trangucci Introduced By: 2ncl Tarantino Held: 3nl Rice Adopted: 4111 Hyden N. 5th Fertel Moved: 61h Fried {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: /~1- ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II, TAX ABATEMENT FOR RENT-CONTROLLED AND RENT-REGULATED PROPERTY OCCUPIED BY SENIOR CITIZENS OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, SECTION 288-3, ABATEMENT GRANTED, OF CHAPTER 288, TAXATION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE. BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle: Section 1. Article II, Tax Abatement for Rent-Controlled and Rent-Regulated Property Occupied by Senior Citizens or Persons with Disabilities, § 288-3, Abatement Granted, of Chapter 288, Taxation, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle, is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 288. Taxation Article II. Tax Abatement for Rent-Controlled and Rent-Regulated Property Occupied by Senior Citizens or Persons with Disabilities § 288-3. Abatement Granted. Real property taxes imposed by the City upon real property containing a dwelling unit in which a head of household resides, which said real property is subject to either the Emergency Housing Rent Control Law or the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, shall be abated in accordance with the definitions, requirements, and conditions set forth in § 467 -b of the Real Property Tax Law, except that no tax abatement shall be granted for a dwelling unit where: A. The head of the household is a person 62 years of age or older, if the combined income of all members of the household for the income tax year immediately preceding the date of making application exceeds [$20,700]$40,000, provided that when the head of household retires before the commencement of such income tax year and the date of filing the application, the income for such year may be adjusted by exclucHng salary or earnings and projecting his or her retirement income over the entire period of such year; or Authenticated and certified this Mayor _dayof _____ 2o_tf City Clerk b I ( f I~ I '3, I. B. The head of the household qualifies as a person with a disability pursuant to Subdivision 5 of§ 467-b of the Real Property Tax Law, if the combined income for all members of the household for the current income tax year exceeds the maximum income above which such head of household would not be eligible to receive cash supplemental security income benefits under federal law during such tax year. Matter [bracketed] deleted. Matter underlined added. CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE NEW YORK To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Thru: Charles B. Strome, City ManagfY From: Michael J. Lewis, Acting Finan¥'Commissioner Subj: First Half FY 2016 Budget Adjustments Date: June 4, 20 16 It is recommended that the 2016 adopted budget be amended for the following items: 1. CIDPS Funding The adopted New York State budget for FY 2016-17 allocated $1,130,725 in CHIPS funding to New Rochelle, a decrease of $368 from the prior year. Our adopted budget estimated $1,100,000 for this program; consequently, an appropriation increase of$30,725 is required. 1. Local PAVE NY The adopted New York State budget for FY 2016-17 allocated one-time funds in the amount of $258,099 for PAVE NY. This program helps replace, rehabilitate, pave and maintain local roads. 3. Elections Currently three (3) elections are budgeted for 2016. An appropriation from unassigned fund balance is required to fund estimated costs associated with the upcoming federal election.. An amount of $8,299 is required. 4. Various Public Works Adjustments Please refer to a separate memo from the Commissioner of Public Works. An appropriation from unassigned fund balance is required to fund the requested projects. Recommendation: The above adjustments have no net impact on the budget; therefore, it is recommended that the 2016 budget be amended as per attached. MUbf Attach. ------City of New Rochelle New York To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Thru: Charles B. City ManagerStrom~l From: Alexander Tergis Commissioner of u lie Worlrs Date: June2, 2016 Subject: Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Request for additional funds. The Department of Public Works has been working with an operational budget that does not have a substantial contingency built in. After each budget cycle, the DPW juggles aging buildings and maintenance issues along with technology investments that will increase departmental efficiencies. These two factors are driving the following mid-year requests for additional appropriation: • lTC traffic conversion project (Station Plaza North) Estimated signage, line grinding and new line painting $20,000 Portable variable message boards for public information $30,000 • Historic entry sign repairs and new poles $25,000 Total mid-year request $75,000 C: City Engineer Commissioner of Finance CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FIRST HALF FY 2016 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (S) ($) Account Aopropriation Revenue (l) Capital Fund CP 16002 Street Reswfacing 30,725 CP 005.1 NYSDOT-CHIPS 30,725 (2) Capital Fund CP 160022 Street Reswfacing- Local PAVE-NY 258,099 CP 005.18 NYS DOT- Local PAVE-NY 258,099 (3) General Fund EL 140 eta!. Salaries-Overtime/ Fringes 1,299 EL450 Fees for Services 7,000 GFOI Appropriated Ftmd Balance 8,299 (4) Railroad Fund ITC290 Other Equipment 30,000 ITC460 Contracted Services 20,000 RR 10 Appropriated Ftmd Balance 50,000 General Fund TS460 Contracted Services 25,000 UE4CN Contingent Account 25,000 • Appropriation reduction City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dis! Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: &/;Iff!~ 111 Trangucci Introduced By: 2"11 Tarantino Held: 3nl Rice Adopted: 4" Hyden No. 5" Fertel Fried Moved: 6" {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: A roved As To Fonn: Chief Stall filr Policy end nunem A lion Coonsel SUBJECT } AN ORD ANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 227 OF 2015, OR THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2016, TITLE RELATIVE TO FIRST HALF YEAR 2016 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle: Section I. Ordinance No. 227 of2015, the Budget of the City ofNew Rochelle for 2015, is hereby amended relative to first half year 2016 budget adjustments, as shown on the attached schedule. Authenticated and certified this Mayor _dayof _____ ~f City Clerk (() l( J Ill\ I i.f. I. CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FIRST HALF FY 2016 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (S) (S) Account Appropriation Revenue (1) Capital Fund CP 16002 Street Resurfacing 30,725 CP 005.1 NYSDOT-ClllPS 30,725 (2) Capital Fund CP 160022 Street Resurfacing-Local P AVE.-NY 258,099 CP 005.1B NYS DOT - Local PAVE--NY 258,099 (3) General Fund EL 140 etal. Salaries-Overtime/ Fringes 1,299 EL450 Fees for Services 7,000 GFOl Appropriated Fund Balance 8,299 (4) Railroad Fund lTC 290 Other Equipment 30,000 lTC 460 Contracted Services 20,000 RR10 Appropriated Fund Balance 50,000 General Fund TS460 Contracted Services 25,000 UE4CN Contingent Account 25,000 • Appropriation reduction City of New Rochelle New York May26, 2016 To: HonOI'able Mayor and City Council Thru: Charles B. City ManagerStrome~ From: Alexander Tergls Commissioner of u~rks Subject: Bid Results- North Avenue Strvet Lighting Work Located Between Huguenot Stand Andetson St Project No. 13-410-PS ORIGINATOR: Department of Public Works SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Intent of this project is to furnish/install and provide power to 6 new light poles with fixtures along North Ave between Huguenot Street and Anderson Street in the City of New Rochelle. RESULTS OF BIDS: Bids for Project were received at 11 :00 A.M. on May 18, 2016. Four (4) contractors obtained plans and specifications and four (4) contractors submitted valid bids as follows: EXCEEDS LOW BIDDER BY POSITION CONJRACTOR'S NAME $ AMOUNT PERCENT 1 D&M Electrical $98,355.24 (base bid) N/A N/A 2 T&G Electric $121,830.80 (base bid) $23475.56 23.87% 3 Verde Electric $157,248.00 (base bid) $58892.76 59.88% 4* Fanshawe Inc $120,000.00 (base bid) $21644.76 22.01% Maintenance Corp '*Bidder was non responsive North Avenue Street Lighting May25, 2016 1"- Page2of2 ALTERNATIVES: 1. Accept the Low Bid . 2. Reject all the bids. CONSTRAINTS & CONSULTANTS: The time for completion is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION: We recommend award to the low bidder, D&M Electrical Contracting, Inc., at their unit price bid price of $98,355.24 TOTAL CONTRACT COST & FUNDING REQUIRED: Base Bid to be funded by the $100,000 mitigation fee received from the Cappelli Organization. Base Bid $98,355.24 Use $ 100 ,000.00 for Project Budget Funds are to be transferred from the Cappelli Mitigation Fund and to be made available for this project from the following Account: cc: Corporation Counsel Commissioner of Finance City Engineer/Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Project No. 13-41 O-P5 City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dlst Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: t (1'-f /;It 1st Tranguccl Introduced By: 2nd Tarantino Held: Jrd Rloe Adopted: 4" Hyden No. 5I' Fertel Moved: 6" Fried {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: A roved As To Form: SUBJECT } OR ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE LOWEST DOLLAR BID TITLE OF D & M ELECTRICAL RELATIVE TO NORTH A VENUE STREET LIGHTING WORK BETWEEN HUGUENOT AND ANDERSON STREET (PROJECT NO. 13-410-P5), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 227 OF 2015, THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2016, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. WHEREAS, the intent of this project is to fumisblinstall and provide power to six new light poles with fixtures along North Avenue between Huguenot Street and Anderson Street; and WHEREAS, competitive bids were solicited for this project; and WHEREAS, four (4) contractors obtained plans and specifications and four (4) contractors submitted valid bids, as follows: EXCEEDS LOW BY POSITION CONTRACTOR TOTALBID $ % Low D & M Electrical (base bid) $ 98,355.24 2 T & G Electric (base bid) $121,830.80 $ 23,475.55 23.87 3 Verde Electric (base bid) $157.248.00 $ 58,892.76 59.88 4* Fanshawe, Inc. (base bid) $120,000.00 $ 21,644.76 22.01 *bidder was non responsive and WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has recommended the award of this Project to the lowest dollar bidder, D & M Electrical, to perform work on the Project at its base bid price of $98,355.24; now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle, as follows: Authenticated and certified this Mayor -:r 3-, -,{IJ--~--c; City Clerk Section I. The lowest dollar bid of D & M Electrical to perform work on the Project at its base bid price of$98,355.24 is hereby accepted subject to the execution of the appropriate contractual docwnents and submission of the required surety bonds which the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute. Section 2. Ordinance No. 227 of 2015, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2016, is hereby amended as follows: Increase Estimated Revenue - General Fund: D42.M Municipal Impact Fees $100,000 Increase Appropriations- General Fund: 17 9K.F Transfer to Capital Fund $100,000 Increase Estimated Revenue- Capital Fund: CPOOI Transfer from General Fund $100,000 Increase Appropriations - Capital Fund: CP 16018 Traffic Mitigation $100,000 CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE 11- NEW YORK May 25th, 2016 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Thru: Charles B. Stroml,l City Manager From: Alexander Tergls I Commissioner o lie Works Subject: Fund Transfer of $30,000 from the Tree Planting Trust Fund T-175 We are currently in the second round of an increased planting program as part of the findings of a tree planting location survey, as well as a GreeNR initiative. Our recent bid for planting services resulted in a bid amount near $75,000. The Forestry Tree planting account CP15007 currently has $50,000 available. Therefore, I recommend that $30,000.00 be transferred from the Tree Trust Fund T-175, which was established as a source of funds to restore the City's forest through programs such as this, into the CP15007 account to fund the program for a fall planting. .Any unused funds would be held for use in the following year. Currently the T -175 Fund has approx. $43,500 in the account. CC: Corporation Counsel Finance Commissioner City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dis! Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: '/1'/ //C 1" Tranguccl Introduced By: ~ Tarantino Held: 31" Rice Adopted: 4" Hyden No. 5111 Fertel Moved: 6" Fried Mayor Bramson I?. I,_ WHEREAS, the awarding and completion of this year's tree pruning contract has exhausted the funds in the Forestry Account with a list of 90 trees waiting to be serviced and a backlog of 50 locations; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that $30,000 be transferred into the Forestry Account to fund additional pruning and removal as needed; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City ofNew Rochelle that Ordinance No. 227 of2015 is hereby amended as follows: Increase Estimated Revenue- Capital Fund: CP007 Transfer from Trust Fund $30,000 Increase Appropriations - Capital Fund: CP 15007 Tree Planting $30,000 Authenticated and certified this Mayor _d~m ~-r; City Cieri~ CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE NEW YORK /f'i May 25'1', 2016 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Thru: Charles B. Strome, if?j City Manager 1 From: Alexander Tergis (lfi;) Commissioner of Public Worlrst::/' Subject: Access Changes- Station Plaza North In December of 2015, New Rochelle City Council approved the Nelson Nygaard/AKRF recommendation to make Station Plaza North a one-way eastbound road. These approved changes with the code amendments were to go into effect on July 1•t, 2016. To date progress with the State for approval of the two way conversion of Division from Huguenot Street to Station Plaza North has not progressed. That coupled with the recent vacancy of the Traffic Engineer has required the department to award the detail design work to AKRF. These delays make the physical changes needed to convert Station Plaza North unlikely by the July date. Therefore, we recommend that the Code be amended to go into effect On August 1st, 2016 The foregoing requires the following City Code amendments to go Into effect on August 1a, 2016, 51 instead of July 1 , 2016, when the detail traffic layout can be finalized and work needed for this conversion can be performed. § 312-76 Schedule V: Prohibited Turns at Intersections. In accordance with the provisions of§~. no person shall make a turn of the kind designated below at any of the following locations: Name of Street Direction of Travel Prohibited Turn Hours At Intersection of North Avenue North Left All Station Plaza North North Avenue fuM!! Right All Station Plaza North Station Plaza North ~ Right All Division Street § 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 Station Plaza North ~ Entire Length [Bracketed deleted] Underlined added Installation of the signage and pavement markings indicating the applicable regulations shall be scheduled to coincide with effective date. Cc: PSD Executive Officer DPW Deputy Commissioner/City Engineer NRFD Captain of Code Enforcement City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dist Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: '/l"f) I~ 111 Tranguoci Introduced By: 2"d Tarantino Held: 3td Rice Adopted: 4111 Hyden No. 5" Fertel 6111 Fned Moved: {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: A roved As To Form: .. Chltf of S Iffor Polley tnd Government Atfalrs/Corporation Counsel SUBJECT } ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 230 OF 2015 OR AMENDING SECTION 312-29 (ONE-WAY STREETS) AND TITLE SECTION 312-76 (SCHEDULE V: PROlllBITED TURNS AT ALL INTERSECTIONS) OF CHAPTER 312 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE (STATION PLAZA NORTH). WHEREAS, as part of the Nelson Nygaard/AKRF Train Station Access Proposal presented to New Rochelle City Council in April2015 , Station Plaza North would become a one way eastbound road to improve the overall circulation as well as walking and cycling to the train station by utilizing the westbound Station Plaza North receiving lane from North Avenue as a pedestrian plaza and simultaneously reduce the crossing width from the north to the south side of Station Plaza North; and WHEREAS, currently both ingress and egress to and from the Transit Center is allowed at this intersection which results in poor sight lines for motorists exiting Station Plaza North onto Division Street; and WHEREAS, an additional safety improvement to traffic would be to only allow ingress onto Station Plaza North from Division Street; and WHEREAS, a traffic engineering analyses performed by AKRF was reviewed by the Traffic Engineer, and providing such a change in traffic access showed no negative impacts; and WHEREAS, the change in access will coincide with the creation of the pedestrian plaza on Station Plaza North; and · WHEREAS, this shall take effect [July 1] August 1, 2016; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle: Section l. The Code of the City ofNew Rochelle, Section 312-29 (One-Way Streets) of Chapter 312 (Vehicles and Traffic) is hereby amended as follows: §312-29. One-Way Streets. Mayor City Clerk I;-, f( 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 Station Plaza North East Entire Length Section 2. The Code of the City of New Rochelle, Section 312-76 (Schedule V: Prohibited Turns at Intersections) of Chapter 312 (Vehicles and Traffic) is hereby amended as follows: §312-76. Schedule V: Prohibited Turns at Intersections. In accordance with the provisions of §312-31, no personal shall make a tum of the kind designated below at any of the following locations: Name of Direction of Prohibited Street Travel Turn Hours At Intersection of North Avenue North Left All Station Plaza North North Avenue South Right All Station Plaza North Station Plaza North West Right All Division Street Matter [bracketed] deleted Matter underlined added Interdepartmental Communication City of New RocheUe 17. June2, 2016 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL THRU: CHARLES B. STROME, CITY MANAGEd FROM: KELLY JOHNSON, YOUTH BUREAU D~CTO_..,~,_ SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT DONATION-NETW LEADERSHIP JOB READINESS PROGRAM OTENTIAL CANDIDATES SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Recently, the Youth Bureau Board of Commissioners sponsored the Summer in the City event which raised funds in support of the Network Youth Leaden;hip Job Readiness Programs and Potential Candidates Summer Internship Program. This will serve as a fonnal gift donation in the amount of$9,426.00 (net proceeds) to the City of New Rochelle regarding the above youth employment programs. These funds will allow the Youth Bureau to hire nine (9) additional youth between the ages of 14 years to 21 years this summer. RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating the gift donation of $9,426.00 from Youth Bureau Board of Commissioner's Summer in the City event in support ofNetwork Youth Leadership Job Readiness Program and Potential Candidates Summer Internship Program. cc: Michael Lewis Kathleen Gill William V. Zimmermann City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dist Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent lntroducedOn: '/t'-1/!r. 1st Trangucci Introduced By: 2nd Tarantino Held: Jnl Rice Adopted: 4" Hyden No. 51h Fertel Moved: 6" Fried (and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: To Form: l 'l.L Chief of Staff Policy and GO\Iemme airs/Corporation Counsel ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 227 OF 2015, SU~ECT } THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE FOR 2016, TITLE RELATIVE TO ACCEPTING A GIFT DONATION FROM THE YOUTH BUREAU BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE NETWORK YOUTH LEADERSHIP JOB READINESS PROGRAM AND POTENTIAL CANDIDATES SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau Board of Commissioners sponsored the "Summer in the City" event which raised funds in support of the Network Youth Leadership Job Readiness Program and Potential Candidates Summer Internship Program; and WHEREAS, the formal gift donation in the amount of $9,426 will allow the Youth Bureau to hire nine additional youth between the ages of 14 and 21 this summer; now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED by the City of New Rochelle: Section 1. The Council of the City ofNew Rochelle hereby accepts a gift donation from the Youth Bureau Board of Commissioners in support of the Network Youth Leadership Job Readiness Program and Potential Candidates Summer Internship Program in the amount of $9,426. Section 2. Ordinance No. 227 of2015, the Budget of the City ofNew Rochelle for 2016, is hereby amended in order to provide for the acceptance and implementation of the $9,426 gift donation, and appropriating funds as follows: Increase Estimated Revenues- General Fund: M06 Gifts & Donations $9,426 Increase Appropriations- General Fund: YB460 Youth Bureau - Contracted Services $9,426 Authenticated and certified this Mayor _day of _____ 20_ City Cler1<. rnl ~I;~-, City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dis! Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On: 6-/1'1 /Jf" 111 Trangucci Introduced By: 2"d Tarantino Held: 3rd Rlce Adopted: 4" Hyden No. 5" Fertel 611> Moved: Fried {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: A roved As To Form: • of Staff for Policy a SUBJECT } RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO OR ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HOWARD RATTNER TITLE FOR FJNANCIAL CONSULTING AND ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE. RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with Howard Rattner for financial consulting and assistance upon the terms and conditions as determined by the City Manager in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Authenticated and certified this Mayor _day of _____ 20 City Clerk 5} ~~IJ{? Cluuies B. Stt-otM m 51$ Nortll A:.,efflle City Mtur11gn New Rocllelh, NY 10801 (914) 654-2140 F~a; (914) 654-2174 :Lt. City ofNew Rochelle New York May12,2016 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: CHUCK STROME, CITY MANAGER/'J SUBJECT: PROPOSED SALE OF CITY OWNE~OPERTY (BLOCK 822, LOT 5) The City has been engaged in discussions with Refugio De Esperanza, 4 73 North Avenue, relative to the sale of a rear portion of the City Hall Parking Lot (Block 822, Lot 5). The Church intends to construct a community center on this lot The proposed use of the community center includes the following: • Exclusively used as a Community Center • Space will include a community room, gymnasium, kitchen, classrooms and meeting rooms • Parking for the Community Center will be provided in compliance with the City Code. The sale of this lot will result in the loss of approximately 60 parking spaces for the City Hall facility. City staff bas developed a revised parking plan for the City Hall complex which includes creating additional parking spaces in the front of City Hall, creating additional parking spaces in the Hamilton Avenue Parking area and the removal of all reserved parking spaces from the City Hall lot The combination of additional spaces and the removal of reserved spaces will ensure that sufficient parking will be available after the Community Center is constructed. The proposed purchase price for the property is $1.5 million. The property has been appraised at $1.4 70,000. It is anticipated that the revenue received from this transaction will be used for the following purposes: • Fund the creation of the additional parking spaces described above. • Fund the creation of additional public parking spaces along the North Avenue corridor of the City. BECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for the sale of Block 822, Lot 5 as described in the attached term sheet City of New Rochelle, N.Y. Dlst Member Yeas Nays Abstain Absent Introduced On:' (ttf/1~ 1•1 Trangucci Introduced By: 2nd Tarantino Held: Jlli Rice Adopted: 41'1 Hyden No. 5" Fertel Moved: 6" Fried {and} Mayor Bramson Seconded: ApprovedAsToFonn: -~ · Chi8JIS1a1ff0r Poi;3~JPOra1fon Counsel SU~JRECT } RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TITLE ENTER INTO A CONTRACT OF SALE WITH RESPECT TO A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 822, LOT 5 (CITY HALL PARKING LOT). WHEREAS, the City has been engaged in discussions with Refugio De Esperanza, 473 North Avenue, relative to the sale of a rear portion of the City Hall parking lot (Block 822, Lot 5) to be used for construction of a community center; and WHEREAS, the proposed use of the community center shall be subject to the following: • The building shall be exclusively used as a community center; • The building shall include a community room, gymnasium, kitchen, classrooms and meeting rooms; • Parking for the community center shall be in compliance with the City Code; and WHEREAS, since the sale of this lot will result in the loss of approximately 60 parking spaces for the City Hall facility, City staff has developed a revised parking plan for the City Hall complex, which includes creating additional parking spaces in front of City Hall, creating additional spaces in the Hamilton Avenue parking area and the removing of all reserved parking spaces from the City Hall parking lot; and WHEREAS, the combination of additional spaces and the removal of reserved spaces will ensure that sufficient parking will be available after the community center is constructed; and WHEREAS, the property has been appraised at $1.47 million, and the proposed purchase price for the property is $1 .5 million; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the revenue received from this transaction will be used to fund the creation of the additional public parking spaces described above and Authenticated and certified this[>j Mayor _dayof 20_7 City Clerk hi til~ ~(. lc the additional public parking spaces along the North Avenue corridor; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of New Rochelle: The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract of sale with respect to a portion of City-owned real property located in the City Hall parking lot (Block 822, Lot 5) to Refugio De Esperanza, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the attached Term Sheet and upon such other terms and conditions as shall be satisfactory to the City Manager and approved by the Corporation Counsel. 21.1. TERM SHEET PORTION OF CITY HALL PARKING LOT 1. Parties. City ofNew Rochelle and Refugio De Esperanza 2. Premises. The Premises is a portion of the parking lot located at 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, known as Block 822, Lot 5, as depicted on the survey annexed hereto ("subject property"). 3. Sale Price. The sale price for the subject property is $1.5M. The closing of title shall take place after approval of the subdivision of the property. Any costs associated with the subdivision, including survey work, architectural, engineering and legal fees shall be the responsibility of the City. 4. Proposed Construction. The Buyer shall undertake the construction of a new building on the subject property to be used exclusively as a community center. Such work shall be funded by and be the responsibility of the Buyer. The plans for the proposed construction shall be submitted to the Commissioners of Public Works and Development for approval prior to filing with the Building Department. Any use of the City Hall parking lot for parking or access shall be subject to a separate lease agreement. 5. Proposed Use. A. Exclusively used as a community center B. Space will include community room, gymnasium, kitchen, classrooms, meeting rooms C. Parking for the community center shall be provided in compliance with the City Code. 6. Restrictions on Use. A. Activities shall be predominately held during afterschool hours and weekends. B. No commercial operations shall be maintained on the premises. C. Community events with an anticipated occupancy of 25 person or more shall be held on weekends or during the week after 5:00 PM. No event or other activity shall be permitted after 11:00 PM. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER -P.-....0ooo817-...... AMw~JID.C I tcnnr o.or-ot- Remove old tires, buckets, wheelbarrows, toys and other items from your property that can collect water. Cover outdoor trash containers to keep rainwater from accumulating inslde. Keep your gutters clear. Keep your property clear of objects or debris that can hold even tiny amounts of water. Drill holes in the bottoms of recycling containers that are left outdoors. Drain water In birdbaths, plant pots and drip trays twice a week. Clean and chlorinate swilmting pools,outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Keep them empty and covered if not In use: drain water thai conects on their covers. If you su large areas of standing watar on public property, report It to Westchutar CAiunty Department of H.. lth at (914181 l-5000. For mor•lnfonnation, visit us at www.-stchastergov.com/hulth "c.~<; WHAT'S ALL THE BUZZ PERSONAL PROTECTION ABOUT MOSQUITOES? Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved Aside from being itchy and annoying, the bite shirts, long pants and socks. of an infected mosquito can spread viruses like West Nile, Zika, dengue and chikungunya. Use EPA-registered insect repellents These viruses can cause serious illness and containing one of the following active even death. ingredients: DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), or IR3535. Atways follow MOSQUITO FACTS the product label instructions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women can use all Some mosquitoes bite between dusk and EPA-registered insect repellents, Including dawn, while others feed during the day. DEET, according to the product label instructions. In Westchester County, mosquitoes are usually present from early summer until late fall. Most repellents, including DEET, can be used on children ages two months and older./Wfays In southern states and countries with warm ronow the product label instructions. year-round climates, mosquitoes can be active an year long. Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks, and tents. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, and many will breed in any container that holds Stay and sleep in screened-in or air water, like flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, conditioned rooms. or even something as small as a bottle cap. Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens with no tears or holes. HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF FROM MOSQUITO BITES? ~ Take personal protective measures against mosquitoes. ~ Efiminate standing water around your home where mosquitoes can breed.