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September 25, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 61 items

  1. 1 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 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. AOTHERS: Tanesia M. Walters, City Clerk; 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 City Clerk Tanesia M. Walters
  10. 10 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON
  11. 11 To the Council:
  12. 11 Executive Session for Personnel Discussion
  13. 12 LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
  14. 12 Exit Executive Session
  15. 1. Management Services: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Management Services to Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Selection of a Vendor to Implement a Municipal Broadband Solution, including Free Public Wi-Fi in Select Locations TMP -922 adopted Pass
  16. 2. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing Three Staff Members from the Mayor's Office to attend the Cities United 11th Annual Convening in Seattle, Washington - (October 1, 2024, to October 4, 2024) TMP -813 adopted Pass
  17. 3. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing Budget Line Transfers for the Department of Public Works to Cover Current Negative Balances and Support Future Purchases TMP -806 adopted Pass
  18. 4. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Design and Construction Inspection Services for the Rehabilitation of the S. Fulton Avenue Bridge (BIN 2225220) and East Third Street Bridge (BIN 2225230) TMP -884 adopted as amended Pass
  19. 5. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing Emergency Mold Abatement and Repair Services at Station #1, Lincoln Avenue Firehouse TMP -904 adopted Pass
  20. 6. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Commit the Ten Percent (10%) Non-Federal Matching Share for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for the South Third and South Columbus Flood Mitigation Project TMP -905 adopted Pass
  21. 7. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3, adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2024, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW VEHICLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS UTILIZING ARPA FUNDS TMP -906 adopted Pass
  22. 8. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing an Emergency Contractual Agreement with PCI Industries, Inc. for Sewer Repair at 656 Hanover Place TMP -913 adopted Pass
  23. 9. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Retroactively enter into an Emergency Contractual Agreement with PCI Industries, Inc. for Emergency Sewer Repairs at 27 Vernon Place TMP -914 adopted Pass
  24. 10. Board of Water Supply: An Ordinance Authorizing the Attendance of Monica Hughes and Milton Vann at the 2024 Catalyst Experience Hosted by Rogue Water Lab TMP -912 adopted Pass
  25. 11. Office of the City Clerk: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds to the 2024 City Council Expense Account for the Purchase of Furniture and Office Supplies TMP -892 adopted as amended Pass
  26. 24 To the Council:
  27. 25 HUMAN RESOURCES
  28. 12. Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services under the Title IIIC-1 & IIIC-2 Program (Nutrition), and Estimated IIIC-1 & IIIC-2 NSIP TMP -848 adopted Pass
  29. 13. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Retroactively Enter into an Agreement with Bedroc Entertainment for Videography Services for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Ready4Life Program TMP -897 adopted Pass
  30. 14. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau to Hang Banners and Signs at Various Locations to Discourage or Prevent Opiod Misuse TMP -908 adopted Pass
  31. 15. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Flying Classroom for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Saturday STEAM Program - (October 5th, 2024, to November 23, 2024, in the amount of $18,000.00) TMP -910 adopted Pass
  32. 16. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, Recognizing the Commitment and Service of Sidney Duncombe (at YCOP's 2024 Annual Benefit & Recognition Gala) TMP -866 adopted Pass
  33. 30 Motion to take items #16-23 as a block vote
  34. 17. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York Recognizing the Commitment and Service of the Greater Hudson Valley (NY) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated (YCOP's 2024 Annual Benefit & Recognition Gala) TMP -867 adopted Pass
  35. 18. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, Recognizing the Dedication and Service of Linda L. Jacobs (at YCOP's 2024 Annual Benefit & Recognition Gala) TMP -868 adopted Pass
  36. 19. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York Recognizing the Service and Leadership of Lieutenant Krista Mann (YCOP's 2024 Annual Benefit & Recognition Gala) TMP -869 adopted Pass
  37. 20. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, Recognizing the Commitment and Service of Amirah Roberts (at YCOP's 2024 Annual Benefit & Recognition Gala) TMP -870 adopted Pass
  38. 21. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, Recognizing the Outstanding Service and Dedication of Jennifer Vodrazka (at YCOP's 2024 Annual Benefit & Recognition Gala) TMP -871 adopted Pass
  39. 22. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York Recognizing the Contributions and Inspirational Legacy of Loretta J. Hottinger (YCOP's 2024 Annual Benefit & Recognition Gala) TMP -872 adopted Pass
  40. 23. City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the CIty of Mount Vernon, New York Recognizing the Service and Commitment of The Very Right Reverend Derrick Adams to the Office of Bishop-Designate TMP -919 adopted Pass
  41. 38 To the Council:
  42. 39 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
  43. 24. Department of Buildings: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Buildings to Solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Outside Contract Services for Fire Safety and Property Maintenance Inspections of Multi-Dwelling and Nonresidential Properties TMP -907 adopted Pass
  44. 25. 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 Pass
  45. 26. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement with the County of Westchester for Replacement of the Current Single-Band VHF Antenna with a Tri-Band Antenna at the Mount Vernon Police Headquarters TMP -880 adopted Pass
  46. 27. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement with the County of Westchester to Accept Mutual Aid Radios for Use by the Mount Vernon Police Department TMP -881 adopted Pass
  47. 28. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Increase in Funding for the Position of Personnel Associate in the Department of Public Safety and Reappropriating Funds from a Vacated Position (formerly titled as Personnel Specialist). TMP -911 adopted Pass
  48. 29. 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 Pass
  49. 30. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 45, adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC. (ESS) FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A CITYWIDE CAMERA SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM” TMP -924 adopted Pass
  50. 31. City Council: A Local Law to Amend Chapter 267 (Zoning) of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon to Regulate Short-Term Rentals TMP -784 adopted Pass
  51. 32. City Council: A Local Law Establishing a Local Government Code Enforcement Program in the City of Mount Vernon, NY TMP -879 adopted Pass
  52. 49 To the Council:
  53. 50 FINANCE AND PLANNING
  54. 51 No Items
  55. 52 ADD-ON
  56. 53 LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
  57. 33. City Clerk: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York Recognizing and Honoring the Service of Borsella & Mastro Auto Collision Specialists TMP -783 adopted Pass
  58. 34. Office of the Mayor: A Resolution Appointing Commissioners of Deeds for the City of Mount Vernon (Sept 2024 - Sept. 2026) TMP -929 held Pass
  59. 35. City Council: A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Geeta Morris to the Charter Review Commission to fill a Vacancy, Pursuant to Section 268(G) of the Mount Vernon City Code TMP -930 adopted Pass
  60. 57 OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS
  61. 58 Motion to adjourn approved Pass