July 14, 2020 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL Type: Committee of the Whole Session Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 3:45 P.M. Place: 1St Floor Council Conference Room Martha Lopez District 1 Council Member - Present Albert A. Tarantino Jr District 2 Council Member - Present Yadira Ramos Herbert District 3 Council Member - Present Ivar Hyden District 4 Council Member - Present Sara R. Kaye District 5 Council Member - Present Elizabeth M. Fried District 6 Council Member - Present Noam Bramson Mayor - Present The meeting was called to order at 3:46 PM by Mayor Noam Bramson PRESENTATION 3:45 P.M. - 4:00 P. M.: Performance Update and Upcoming Renewal Re: Westchester Power Program Dan Welsh, Program Director, Westchester Power, Sustainable Westchester, provided an overview and update of the program which included benefits and goals. AGENDA REVIEW COMMENDATION(S): PUBLIC HEARING(S) THIS EVENING INSTRUCTIONS - REGISTER TO SPEAK AT PUBLIC HEARINGS OR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PORTIONS OF MEETING 1. PETITION RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 81, SECTION 3, (2002) Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance 81 of the City of New Rochelle For Iona College Petition – Dormitory Occupancy Limits Public Hearing this evening. RESULT: HELD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/15/2020 3:45 PM AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT: 2. 2020-78 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 312-62 PART E RE: PARKING PERMIT REFUND REQUIREMENTS - Ordinance amending Section 312-62, Parking Lots, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. Luiz C. Aragon, Commissioner of Development, explained the proposed amendment to the parking permit rules and regulations which will result in improved management of permit availability in municipal lots. July 14, 2020 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson 3. PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING LEAD AGENCY RE: HERITAGE HOMES PLAYGROUND - Resolution declaring Lead Agency status relative to the Heritage Homes Playground project. RESULT: MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/21/2020 6:15 PM AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson 4. PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING LEAD AGENCY RE: QUAKER RIDGE ROAD COMPLETE STREETS - Resolution declaring Lead Agency relative to the Quaker Ridge Road Complete Streets Design program. RESULT: MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/21/2020 6:15 PM AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson 5. 2020-79 - PROPOSED LEAD AGENCY STATUS RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE, SECTION 331-115.1, R1-WF-10 DISTRICT - Resolution declaring Lead Agency status relative to the proposed Ordinance amending Section 331-115.1, Special Permit Uses in the R1-WF-10 District, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle, and related map amendments. Public Hearing relative to proposed amendment to Chapter 331, Zoning Code, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 7:00 P. M. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson 6. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331-115.1, ZONING CODE, RE: SPECIAL PERMIT IN R1-WF-10 DISTRICT- Proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 331, Zoning Code of the City of New Rochelle, Section 115.1, Special Permit Uses in the R1-WF-10 District (Intro. 7/14/20; Public Hearing 9/15/20) Public Hearing relative to proposed amendment to Chapter 331, Zoning Code, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 7:00 P. M. Anthony B. Gioffre, III, Attorney for the owner of Watermark Pointe, offered an explanation of the intent of the proposed legislation. RESULT: HELD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/15/2020 3:45 PM AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson 7. 2020-80 - PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 331-115.1, ZONING CODE, RE: R1-WF-10 DISTRICT - Resolution directing Public Hearing relative to amending Section 331-115.1, Special Permit Uses in the R1-WF-10 District, of Chapter 331, Zoning, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle, and related map amendments. Public Hearing relative to proposed amendment to Chapter 331, Zoning Code, is scheduled for July 14, 2020 Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 7:00 P. M. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson LAW DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: 8. PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELL THREE PARCELS ACQUIRED THROUGH AN IN REM FORECLOSURE JUDGMENT - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sell three parcels acquired through in rem foreclosure via public auction. RESULT: MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/21/2020 6:15 PM AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson 9. SALES AND COMPENSATING USE TAXES - PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 102 OF MAY 4, 1976, IMPOSING SALES AND COMPENSATING USE TAXES, AS AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE RATE OF SALES AND COMPENSATING USE TAX FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2021 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 RESULT: MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/21/2020 6:15 PM AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: 10. PROPOSED AWARD OF PAVEMENT ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT 20-012 - Resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of ELQ Industries, Inc. relative to pavement enhancements (Project No. 20-012). RESULT: MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/21/2020 6:15 PM AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson 11. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: PARKING REGULATION CHANGE - VICTORY BOULEVARD - Ordinance amending Section 312-83, Schedule XII: Parking Prohibited at all Times, of Chapter 312, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Victory Boulevard). It was noted that area residents will be notified of the proposed change in parking regulations. RESULT: MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/21/2020 6:15 PM AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson July 14, 2020 12. PROPOSED AWARD OF STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 19-024B - Resolution accepting the lowest dollar bid of Verde Electric Maintenance Corp. relative to street lighting improvements and repairs at various locations (Project No. 19-024B). RESULT: MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/21/2020 6:15 PM AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson 13. PROPOSED AWARD OF BID RE: 2020 STREET RESURFACING OF VARIOUS STREETS - Resolution accepting the lowest dollar bid of ELQ Industries, Inc. relative to resurfacing of various streets for 2020. RESULT: MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/21/2020 6:15 PM AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson 14. 2020-81 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE: TRAFFIC REGULATION CHANGE - KINGS HIGHWAY AND SYCAMORE AVENUE - Ordinance amending Section 312-79 (Schedule VIII: Stop Intersections) of Chapter 312 (Vehicles & Traffic) of the Code of the City of New Rochelle (Kings Highway and Sycamore Avenue). RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION: 15. 2020-82 - PROPOSED ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT FROM FRIENDS OF NEW ROCHELLE PARKS - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the gift of a 2014 NV Passenger Van from Nissan of New Rochelle for the Friends of New Rochelle Parks on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson POLICE DEPARTMENT: 16. PROPOSED ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE CESFP 20 CORONAVIRUS SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2020 BUDGET - Ordinance accepting the U.S. Department of Justice, BJA FY 20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Grant in the amount of $45,242.00, and amending Ordinance No. 270 of 2019, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2020 (Police Department). RESULT: MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/21/2020 6:15 PM AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES: July 14, 2020 CITY MANAGER: CITY COUNCIL: 17. 2020-83 - PROPOSED CREATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Resolution creating the African-American Advisory Committee. Sponsored by Mayor Noam Bramson and Council Member Yadira Ramos-Herbert RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Yadira Ramos Herbert, District 3 Council Member SECONDER: Noam Bramson, Mayor AYES: Lopez, Tarantino Jr, Herbert, Hyden, Kaye, Fried, Bramson SUPPLEMENTAL ITEM(S): UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS: July Regular Legislative Meeting, Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 6:15 P. M.; August, Recess; September Committee of the Whole Sessiion, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 3:45 P. M.; September Regular Legislative Meeting, Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 6:15 P. M. DISCUSSION ITEM(S): 18. NEW ROCHELLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (NRPD) SPECIAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Joseph F. Schaller, Police Commissioner, and Robert Gazzola, Deputy Police Commissioner, distributed the Special Report to City Council. Charles B. Strome, III, City Manager, reviewed the Executive Order on New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The Executive Order requires each government entity in New York with a police agency to perform a comprehensive review of current police force deployments, strategies, policies, procedures and practices and to develop a plan to improve such deployments, strategies, policies procedures and practices for submission to the City Council for adoption no later than April 1, 2021. City Manager Strome alluded to the appointment of a 15 voting member board, to be selected by him in consultation with the City Council, for the development of a plan for submission to City Council on October 9, 2020, for review at the October 13, 2020, Committee of the Whole Session, in preparation of the submission of the final report for adoption by City Council prior by April 1, 2021. Deputy Police Commissioner Gazzola gave a summary presentation of the Special Report.