WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE EXAMINER. November 3, 2006: Monday evening, the Common Council agenda at this time includes a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with New York Presbyterian Hospital to subdivide 65 acres of their property in exchange for 5.5 acres of parkland for the city.

 Its appearance at this time on the agenda indicates the Council is going to authorize the Memorandum of Understanding. Also appearing on the agenda is a resolution calling for Westchester County to relocate the Drop-In Shelter from 85 Court Street out of the city. 

Common Council President Rita Malmud and Councilman Benjamin Boykin could not be reached to confirm whether the sense of the council was to approve the Memorandum of Understanding, in effect, authorizing the 125-home subdivision and park lease.  New York Presbyterian Hospital has not responded to a WPCNR question as to whether New York Presbyterian Hospital has prospective buyers of their property lined up, based on a television report the hospital was selling its property.

The agenda as of 9 A.M. Friday:

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING

November 6, 2006

7:30 P.M.

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:                Hon. Dennis Power

INVOCATION:                                  Rev. Joseph Agne

Memorial United Methodist Church

ROLL CALL:                                           City Clerk

RECOGNITION:                           Joseph Martin Costable

Youth of the Year 2006-07

EMPLOYEE                                           Mary Orsino

OF THE MONTH:                     Parking Enforcement Officer

Department of Parking

PUBLIC HEARING:

1.       Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Greenridge Management Corp. for a Special Permit to maintain a Neighborhood Parking Lot at 15-17 Longview Avenue (Section 130.27, Block 6, Lots 3 & 4).

2.                 Communication from City Clerk

FIRST READING

ORDINANCES:

3.        Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the retention of the law firm of Andrew S. Roffe, P.C., to act as Special Counsel for Legislative Affairs.

4.                 Ordinance authorizing the Corporation Counsel to enter into an agreement retaining the services of the law firm of Andrew S. Roffe, P.C., as Special Counsel for the period November 15, 2006 through November 14, 2007.

5.       Communication from Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to a grant from the United States Department of Justice - Community Policing Services, to provide funding for security technology for the White Plains High School and Middle Schools.

6.                 Ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds within the 2006-2007 General Fund Budget for the Department of Public Safety in order to increase the budget to reflect a $50,027 grant from the United States Department of Justice - Community Policing Services.

7.       Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contract with the Regional Partnership of Schools and Colleges to operate the Great Potential Program.

8.                 Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Regional Partnership of Schools and Colleges Great Potential Program to receive a $7,500 award to operate the Great Potential Program.

9.       Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contract with the White Plains City School District for the operation of the Outreach and Student workshops for Project Pride and the Reach for Success Programs.

10.               Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the White Plains City School District to receive $4,000 in funding for Outreach and Student workshops (“Project Pride”) and $9,100 in funding for the operation of the “Reach for Success” Program.

11.     Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Building in relation to amendments to Sections WPBCAE-q(2)(iv), WPBCAE-q(2)(v), and WPBCAE-q(2)(vii) of the White Plains Supplemental Uniform Building and Fire Prevention Code regarding electrical permit fees.

12.               Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “Supplement Uniform Building and Fire Prevention Code for the City of White Plains (Rev)” last amended on June 5, 2006, is hereby amended in relation to fees for electrical permits for one and two family dwellings and electrical installations.

13.     Communication from Personnel Officer in relation to a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code by establishing a certain position title and amending the Table of Organization.

14.               Ordinance amending Section 2-5-81 of the White Plains Municipal Code by establishing a certain position title, and amending the 2006-2007 Table of Organization by adding a certain position title.

15.     Communication from Chairman, Traffic Commission, in relation to proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City.

16.               Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to Parking Meter Zones, One Hour Parking, Three Hour Parking Monday through Friday, No Parking 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Monday through Friday, and Speed of Motor Vehicles, Etc.

RESOLUTIONS: 

17.     Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of White Plains and Royal Charter Properties Westchester, Inc. (aka New York Presbyterian Hospital).

18.     Communication from Mayor Delfino and Councilman Hockley in relation to a request from the Common Council for the County of Westchester to move the drop-in homeless shelter currently located at 85 Court Street in White Plains to another more suitable location in Westchester County.

19.               Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains urging the County of Westchester to relocate the drop-in homeless shelter for “hard core” homeless persons, including level 3 sex offenders, from 85 Court Street in White Plains, situated in the heart of the City’s downtown revitalization area encompassing numerous retail establishments, restaurants, shops, patrons, workers, visitors, residents and pedestrian traffic and within walking distance of six (6) schools, to another location in Westchester County.

ITEM FOR REFERRAL:

20.     Communication from Deputy Commissioner of Building transmitting a request from RPW Group Inc., for an amendment to a previously approved site plan to add 20,000 square feet, add a new cafeteria and executive dining room, and expand and enhance the lobby area at 1133 Westchester Avenue

ITEM FOR INFORMATION:

21.     Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to the recognition of Joseph Martin Costable as Youth of the Year 2006-07 for the City of White Plains.