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City Council Special Meeting

August 14, 2025 ·4:30 PM Final

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - ROOM 206

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Agenda — 54 items

  1. 1 A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025. Scheduled for 4:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York.
  2. 2 *** This meeting was held in the City Council Chambers, with virtual participation via ZOOM and CMVNY Facebook. The meeting was not closed to the public.***
  3. PRESIDING: Danielle Browne, President
  4. OTHERS: Nicole Bonilla, City Clerk; Jordan Riullano, Deputy City Clerk; Antoinette Anderson, Legislative Aide; Johan Powell, Asst. Corporation Counsel
  5. 5 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Council President Danielle Browne called the meeting to order and provided general house-keeping rules, including encouraging citizens to share the meeting on social media and what to do “in case of emergency”.
  7. 7 REFERRAL SESSION
  8. 8 Roll Call administered by City Clerk Nicole Bonilla
  9. 9 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON
  10. 10 To the Council:
  11. 11 LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
  12. 1. Tariqa Burhaniya D'Suqiya Shazuliya: An Ordinance Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Eastchester Lane for the Hawliyah Celebration on August 30-31, 2025 TMP -1571 adopted Pass
  13. 2. Department of Management Services: An Ordinance Authorizing the Amendment of Ordinance No. 11, Adopted by the City Council on June 11, 2025, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH BUSINESS ELECTRONICS (IRECORD) FOR INTERVIEW ROOM RECORDING EQUIPMENT USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" TMP -1551 adopted Pass
  14. 3. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Office of the Mayor, and the Department of Recreation to Co-Sponsor the 3rd Annual Big Block Party and Providing for Street Closure, City Services and Support TMP -1528 adopted Pass
  15. 4. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Attend the New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM) 2025 Fall Training School TMP -1561 adopted Pass
  16. 5. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to Attend the Public Works Summit in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida - (November 5-7, 2025) TMP -1542 adopted Pass
  17. 6. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the Department of Public Works to Cover the Emergency Rental of a Towable Generator and Cooling Unit for the Doles Center TMP -1570 adopted Pass
  18. 7. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Declaring an Emergency and Authorizing the Rental of Temporary Cooling Equipment and the Repair and Replacement of HVAC Systems at the Doles Center TMP -1546 adopted Pass
  19. 8. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Public Release RFQ No.07.25 - Professional Engineering Services for Planning, Design, and Construction Phase Services of Drinking Water, Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Infrastructure Projects TMP -1566 adopted Pass
  20. 9. Board of Water Supply: An Ordinance Authorizing the Board of Water Supply to Amend the Salary for the Lead Service Line Data Entry Clerk Position TMP -1529 adopted Pass
  21. 10. City Council: Local Law No. ___ of 2025 - A Local Law of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, Amending the Refuse Sustainability Fee TMP -1526 adopted Pass
  22. 11. Office of the City Clerk: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds Within the Office of the City Clerk Budget to Cover Travel-Related Expenses TMP -1535 adopted Pass
  23. 12. Office of the City Clerk: An Ordinance Authorizing the City Clerk and Executive Assistant to Attend the 2025 NYCOM Fall Training School in Lake Placid, New York - (September 15-19, 2025) TMP -1536 adopted Pass
  24. 13. Office of the City Clerk: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Three-Year Agreement with Granicus Corporation for Legislation Management Software and Related Services TMP -1553 adopted Pass
  25. 25 To the Council:
  26. 26 HUMAN RESOURCES
  27. 14. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds Within the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Budget to Cover Salary Expenses for the Workforce Development Academy for Youth (WDAY) Program Director TMP -1520 adopted Pass
  28. 15. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Approve the Attendance of Three (3) Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Staff Members, Including the Executive Director, at the 2025 Independent Sectors National Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, and Providing for Related Expenses TMP -1522 adopted Pass
  29. 16. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Accept Foundation Funds from the New York Community Trust and its Westchester Advisory Board to Support the Expansion of Mount Vernon Youth Empowerment Advocacy Council TMP -1527 adopted Pass
  30. 30 Motion to Adjourn approved Pass
  31. 32 To the Council:
  32. 33 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
  33. 17. Department of Buildings: An Ordinance Granting a Twelve (12) Month Leave of Absence for Mr. Rommel Lashley from his Permanent Position as Document Coordinator to Serve as Plan Room Clerk Within the Department of Buildings TMP -1547 adopted Pass
  34. 18. Department of Buildings: An Ordinance Establishing a Separate Gas Work Permit and Fee Schedule Within the Department of Buildings TMP -1548 adopted Pass
  35. 19. Department of Buildings: An Ordinance Amending the Plumbing Re-inspection Fee Structure Administered by the Department of Buildings TMP -1549 adopted Pass
  36. 20. Department of Buildings: An Ordinance Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with a Third-Party Inspection Agency for Construction Inspections and Observations for the Development Project at 115 South Macquesten Parkway TMP -1550 adopted Pass
  37. 21. Department of Buildings: An Ordinance Authorizing the Use of Third-Party Building Inspectors to Address the Backlog of Building Inspections in the City of Mount Vernon TMP -1552 adopted Pass
  38. 22. Fire Department: An Ordinance Authorizing the Condemnation and Disposal of Obsolete Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment TMP -1530 adopted Pass
  39. 23. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Amending Section 243 of the Mount Vernon City Charter to Impose on Unlicensed Tow Truck Operators TMP -1564 adopted Pass
  40. 41 To the Council:
  41. 42 FINANCE AND PLANNING
  42. 24. Department of Assessment: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds Within the Department of Assessment Budget to Cover Necessary Overtime Expenses TMP -1525 adopted Pass
  43. 25. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the Adoption of a Fund Balance Policy for the City of Mount Vernon TMP -1537 adopted Pass
  44. 26. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the Adoption of a Debt Management Policy for the City of Mount Vernon TMP -1538 adopted Pass
  45. 27. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing Attendance at the NYCOM Fall 2025 Training School TMP -1539 adopted Pass
  46. 28. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the Adoption of a Travel and Expense Policy for the City of Mount Vernon TMP -1559 adopted Pass
  47. 29. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the Extension of the Agreement with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for Financial Strategic Planning Services and Authorizing Related Budget Transfer TMP -1568 adopted Pass
  48. 30. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of a Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) for a Consultant Team to Implement the "Innovative Finance & Asset Management Initiative" Under Referral #Comp2025-15 TMP -1572 adopted Pass
  49. 31. Department of Planning & Community Services: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract Amendment with the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to Incorporate Legacy Planning Services into the Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center TMP -1560 adopted Pass
  50. 32. Department of Planning & Community Development: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Mount Vernon United Tenants for the Installation of a City Resource Kiosk at Its Mount Vernon Facility TMP -1562 adopted Pass
  51. 33. Department of Planning & Community Development: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Westchester Neighborhood Health Center for the Installation of a City Resource Kiosk at Its Mount Vernon Facility TMP -1563 adopted Pass
  52. 34. City Council: An Ordinance Authorizing the Office of the Comptroller to Establish a Custodial Account for 55 Pondfield Parkway to Support Planning Board Consultant Services TMP -1554 adopted Pass
  53. 35. City Council: An Ordinance Authorizing the Establishment of a Custodial Account for the Sentinel on Third Project TMP -1573 adopted Pass
  54. 55 OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS