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May 28, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final-revised

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Agenda — 60 items

  1. 1 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th, 2025. Scheduled for 7:00 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: Edward Poteat, President Pro Tempore
  4. OTHERS: Nicole Bonilla, City Clerk; Jordan Riullano, Deputy City Clerk; Antoinette Anderson, Legislative Aide; Johan Powell, Deputy Corporation Counsel.
  5. 5 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Edward Poteat, President Pro Tempore 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”. Edward Poteat, President Pro Tempore explained the 3-minute-plus-1 public comment rule. He then asked a Councilperson to lead the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Pro Tempore then proceeded to the Public Speakers session of the evening (listed below as public comment).
  7. 7 PUBLIC COMMENT
  8. 8 REFERRAL SESSION
  9. 9 Roll Call administered by City Clerk Nicole Bonilla
  10. 10 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON
  11. 11 To the Council:
  12. 12 LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
  13. 1. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative TMP -1362 adopted Pass
  14. 2. Department of Public Works: Willie Brown: An Ordinance Authorizing Street Closure and Traffic Control Measures for the 12th Annual "I Know You Got Soul" Car Show hosted by the Mount Vernon Classic Car Club of New York TMP -1413 adopted Pass
  15. 3. Department of Management Services: An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Archive Social Services from CivicPlus and Appropriating Funds TMP -1397 adopted Pass
  16. 4. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Condemnation and Disposal of City-Owned Vehicles - May 2025 TMP -1395 adopted Pass
  17. 5. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with National Water Main Cleaning Company for Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1 - (Project 122022-2) TMP -1411 adopted Pass
  18. 6. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Award of a Contract to the Lowest Responsible Bidder for Phase 2 of the Sewer System Cleaning and Investigation Project - (Contract 3062025) TMP -1412 adopted Pass
  19. 7. Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Recreation to Co-Sponsor the "Living my Best Life" Community Health Fair in Partnership with T. Fraser Productions TMP -1408 adopted Pass
  20. 8. Board of Water Supply: An Ordinance Authorizing a Salary Increase for the Position of Lead Service Line Coordinator within the Board of Water Supply TMP -1398 held
  21. 9. Board of Water Supply: An Ordinance Authorizing the Increase of Salary for the Lead Service Line Administrator of the Board of Water Supply TMP -1399 held
  22. 10. Office of the City Clerk: An Ordinance Authorizing Attendance at the 2025 Summer IIMC Municipal Clerks Education Program TMP -1391 adopted Pass
  23. 11. Office of the City Clerk: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, Appointing Jordan Riullano as Deputy City Clerk for the City of Mount Vernon TMP -1392 adopted Pass
  24. 12. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York Celebrating and Honoring First Lady Inez N. Richardson - (for 50 years of faith, dedication to Grace Baptist Church and the city of Mt.Vernon) TMP -1409 adopted Pass
  25. 13. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, Recognizing the Extraordinary Work and Service of the Delta Nu Sigma Alumnae Mt. Vernon Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. TMP -1410 adopted Pass
  26. 14. City Council: Resolution for Home Rule Request in Support of the State Senate Assembly - An Act to Amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law and the Public Officers Law, in Relation to Authorizing the City of Mount Vernon to Establish a School Speed Zone Demonstration Program; and Providing for the Repeal of such Provisions upon Expiration Thereof TMP -1414 adopted Pass
  27. 15. City Council: Resolution for Home Rule Request in Support of the State Senate Assembly - An Act to Amend the Tax Law, in Relation to Authorizing the City of Mount Vernon to Impose a Hotel and Motel Tax, and Providing for the Repeal of such Provisions upon Expiration Thereof TMP -1415 adopted Pass
  28. 28 To the Council:
  29. 29 HUMAN RESOURCES
  30. 16. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Youth Bureau to Host the 5th Annual "Let Your Colors Shine" Pride Day Event on June 5, 2025, and Related Actions TMP -1396 adopted Pass
  31. 17. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Service Agreement with the Westchester County, Westchester County Board of Legislators, and the Westchester County Youth Bureau for Funding of the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program (S.R.A.E.P.) - (from May 15, 2025, through December 31, 2025) TMP -1417 adopted Pass
  32. 32 To the Council:
  33. 33 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
  34. 18. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing Two (2) Members of Service to Attend REID Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques Course TMP -1381 adopted Pass
  35. 19. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing Three (3) Members of Service to Attend the FBI Basic Police Sniper School Training Program TMP -1382 adopted Pass
  36. 20. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing Two (2) Members of Service to Attend the Noble Cause Training and Development: Sergeant Summit TMP -1383 adopted Pass
  37. 21. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing Two (2) Members of Service to Attend the Combined Tactical Systems Training: Less Lethal Instructor School at the Westchester County Police Academy TMP -1419 adopted Pass
  38. 22. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, Authorizing an Agreement Terminating Certain Covenants and Restrictions for the Previously Approved Q West Towers Project - (25 and 29 North Macquesten Parkway and 1 and 7-11 North Macquesten Parkway) TMP -1427 adopted Pass
  39. 39 To the Council:
  40. 40 FINANCE AND PLANNING
  41. 23. Department of Assessment: An Ordinance Authorizing the Amendment of Ordinance No. 16, adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2024, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A CORRECTION FOR THE TAX YEARS 2023 AND 2024 FOR CITY, COUNTY AND SCHOOL TAX BILLS AND DIRECTING THE COMPTROLLER TO ISSUE A REFUND/CREDIT TO METRO GREEN REALTY OF WESTCHESTER, LLC / O OAK STREET - (BLOCK 164.68-1055-19) DUE TO A CORRECTION OF ERROR)" TMP -1376 adopted Pass
  42. 24. Department of Planning & Community Development: An Ordinance Authorizing the Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Mount Vernon and LaBella Associates, DPC, to add Consulting Services for Planning Board Review TMP -1416 adopted Pass
  43. 42 To the Council:
  44. 25. Department of Planning & Community Development: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Letter of Commitment with ARUP in Support of a Natural Solutions Innovation Challenge Sponsored by NYSERDA TMP -1418 adopted Pass
  45. 44 To the Council:
  46. 46 ADD-ON
  47. 47 HUMAN RESOURCES
  48. 47 To the Council:
  49. 26. Department of Recreation: 2025 Sickle Cell Symposium TMP -1431 adopted Pass
  50. 49 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
  51. 27. Department of Planning and Community Development: An Ordinance Authorizing the Amendment of Chapter 267 Entitled Zoning of the Municipal Code of the City of Mount Vernon to Permit and Regulate Indoor Amusement Uses in the CB, I, and LI-7.5 Districts TMP -1234 adopted Pass
  52. 50 To the Council:
  53. 28. City Council: An Ordinance Granting Approval for a New Two-Family Detached Residence and Curb Cut at 145 South Fulton Avenue TMP -1428 adopted Pass
  54. 52 FINANCE AND PLANNING
  55. 29. Resolution for Home Rule Request - An Act to Amend the Tax Law, in Relation to Increasing the Tax on Deeds in the City of Mount Vernon TMP -1430 adopted Pass
  56. 54 ADD-ON ON THE FLOOR
  57. 30. City Council: An Ordinance Authorizing the Use of Hartley Park Facilities by the Nelson Mandela/Hosea Zollicoffer School for an End-of-Year Celebration TMP -1435 adopted Pass
  58. 56 AWARDS / PRESENTATIONS / SWEARING IN
  59. 57 Motion to Adjourn approved Pass
  60. 58 OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS