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October 9, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 45 items

  1. 1 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024 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: Cathlin B. Gleason, President
  4. OTHERS: Nicole J. Bonilla, Deputy City Clerk; Antoinette Anderson, Legislative Aide; Johan Powell, Deputy Corporation Counsel.
  5. 5 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Council President Cathlin B. Gleason 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”. Council President Gleason explained the 3-minute-plus-1 public comment rule. She then asked a Councilperson to lead the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President 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 Deputy City Clerk Nicole J. Bonilla
  10. 10 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON
  11. 11 To the Council:
  12. 12 LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
  13. 1. Department of Management Services: An Ordinance Authorizing the Payment for the 3-Year Renewal of the Versoft (OPENGOV) System Contract TMP -941 adopted
  14. 2. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor Enter Into a One-Year Support Contract with Davenport Group for Broadcom Software Environment Support TMP -920 adopted
  15. 3. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Monday.com Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software for Use by the Office of the Mayor and City Council TMP -927 adopted
  16. 4. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing Budget Line Transfer for the Department of Public Works to Cover Current Negative Balances and Support Future Purchases TMP -921 adopted
  17. 5. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of Sustainability to Participate in the District Energy Delegation to Copenhagen, Denmark TMP -950 adopted
  18. 6. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition and Financing of New Vehicles for the Department of Public Works Fleet Through a Lease Agreement with Leasing Servicing Center, Inc. dba NCL Government Capital TMP -957 adopted
  19. 7. Recreation Department: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Recreation to Co-Sponsor the Annual Breast Cancer Walk with Montefiore Einstein Mount Vernon TMP -936 adopted
  20. 8. Recreation Department: An Ordinance Authorizing the Co-Sponsorship of the National 10-Minute Walk to the Park Day Event with the Trust for Public Land and Montefiore Einstein Mount Vernon TMP -938 adopted
  21. 9. Office of the Mayor: A Resolution Appointing Commissioners of Deeds for the City of Mount Vernon (Sept 2024 - Sept. 2026) TMP -929 adopted
  22. 10. City Council: An Ordinance Authorizing the Renaming of the Roundabout Located at Lincoln Avenue and Gramatan Avenue in Honor of Former Mayor Ernest D. Davis TMP -955 adopted
  23. 23 To the Council:
  24. 24 HUMAN RESOURCES
  25. 11. Department of Human Resources: An Ordinance Authorizing the Adoption of the City of Mount Vernon's First Comprehensive Employee Handbook TMP -896 adopted
  26. 12. Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Retroactively Enter Into an Agreement with the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services under the Wellness Nutrition (WIN) and Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) - (April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025) TMP -925 adopted
  27. 13. Recreation Department: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of $146,330 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Purchase of Three New Vehicles for the Recreation Department TMP -943 adopted
  28. 14. Recreation Department: An Ordinance Authorizing a Leave of Absence for Marcus McCutchen for One Year Commencing October 9, 2024 TMP -944 adopted
  29. 15. Recreation Department: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Recreation to Sponsor the 8th Annual Pumpkin Fest and Carving Event TMP -953 adopted
  30. 16. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau to Host the Annual National "Lights on After School" Event at City Hall Plaza TMP -917 adopted
  31. 17. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Grant Seven Youth Bureau Staff Members to Attend the 52nd Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference - (October 22nd - October 24th) TMP -918 adopted
  32. 32 To the Council:
  33. 33 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
  34. 18. Fire Department: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Alpine Software Corporation Inc. for the RedAlert Records Management System Software for Mount Vernon Fire Department TMP -928 adopted
  35. 19. Industrial Development Agency (IDA): An Ordinance Granting Permission to the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with Consolidated Edison Company ("Con Edison") to Conduct a Test Borehole for the Thermal Energy Network Pilot Project at the Doles Recreation Center TMP -915 adopted
  36. 20. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Renewal Contract Agreement with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for Fuel Inspection and Testing Services TMP -909 adopted
  37. 21. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Public Safety to Host the Annual "Trunk-or-Treat" Event on Thursday, October 31, 2024 TMP -947 adopted
  38. 22. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing Two Department of Public Safety Members to Attend the Ivory Tower Training - (November 18, 2024) TMP -948 adopted
  39. 23. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing Reimbursement for Travel Expense Incurred by Two Members of Service in Connection with Homicide Investigation TMP -951 adopted
  40. 24. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon Designating Itself as the Lead Agency for the Proposed Code Amendments Regarding Bamboo Legislation and Scheduling a Public Hearing TMP -956 adopted
  41. 41 To the Council:
  42. 41 Motion to Adjourn approved
  43. 42 FINANCE AND PLANNING
  44. 25. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Common Ground Institute for Municipal Financial Advisory Services Related to Asset Utilization and Development - (Consultant Agreement for Implementation of Putting Asset to Work (PAW) TMP -959 adopted
  45. 44 OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS