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February 14, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 55 items

  1. 1 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 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 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: Tanesia M. Walters, City Clerk; Brian G. Johnson, Corporation Counsel; Ralston Dickson, Asst. 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 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. 12 LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
  13. 1 Mayor: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor and one (1) designated staffer to attend the 53rd Annual New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Conference (Albany, NY from February 15 -18, 2024). TMP -430
  14. 2 Public Works: An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of an Emergency Trailer. TMP -366
  15. 3 Public Works: An ordinance authorizing the co-sponsorship of an Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration Event with Comrie Enterprises (Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hartley Park. Rain date: Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) TMP -370
  16. 4 Public Works: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ("EPA") AND ACCEPT FEDERAL COMMUNITY FUNDING GRANT FOR SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECTS TMP -384
  17. 5 Public Works: An ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Works ("DPW") to release a request for qualifications ("RFQ") for MWBE General Contractors TMP -411
  18. 6 Public Works: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 10, 2023, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING PERMISSION FOR THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE US HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (“HUD”) AND ACCEPT A COMMUNITY FUNDING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.00 FOR PROJECTS ENTITLED “OUTFALL 24 – SEWER SYSTEM CLEANING AND INVESTIGATION AND SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION – PHASE 1” TMP -426
  19. 7 Recreation: An ordinance authorizing the co-sponsorship of the Antigua and Barbuda International Cultural Association (ABICA) International Food Festival (May 24 -25, 2024)
  20. 8 City Council: An ordinance authorizing Councilman Poteat's attendance at the 53rd NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Conference TMP -413
  21. 9 City Council: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 8, adopted by the City Council on December 13, 2023, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REQUEST FOR VITAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES" TMP -415
  22. 22 To the Council:
  23. 23 HUMAN RESOURCES
  24. 10 Youth Bureau: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to retroactively enter into an agreement with the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board - (the Youth Bureau was awarded a grant in the amount of $250K to serve 25 youth ages 14-20. YB have partnered with SNUG, MVPD, Water, DPW, Recreation, MVCSD, OEM and approximately 2 private companies to execute the program goals). TMP -368
  25. 11 Youth Bureau: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health for Opiod Prevention Programs (and permission to receive an award in the amount of $59,111 (to provide the community with preventive message about the use of Opioids. Collaboration will be with the Police department, MVSCD, and other agencies within Mt. Vernon) TMP -369
  26. 12 Youth Bureau: An ordinance authorizing theYouth Bureau to dispose of an unused printer (would like to dispose of a printer that is no longer in service located at 105 Stevens Avenue, suite 401 (SP4OG -office)). TMP -404
  27. 13 Youth Bureau - An ordinance authorizing a one-year leave of absence for Carolyn Treasure (from Assistant Youth Service Aide to the newly assigned position of Youth Employment Service Coordinator (YESC)). TMP -408
  28. 14 Youth Bureau: An ordinance authorizing participation in the Ready4Life SUNY College Tour - (The R4L Program seeking permission to take 40 youth and 9 chaperones to a SUNY College Tour during the week of Spring recess in March 2024). TMP -409
  29. 29 To the Council:
  30. 30 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
  31. 15 Department of Buildings: An ordinance authorizing the Comptroller to defund a stipend item and the transfer of Funds to fund the position of First Deputy Commissioner within the Department of Buildings TMP -428
  32. 16 Buildings: Amendment to the Salary for the 1st Deputy Commissioner TMP -429
  33. 17 OEM: Request for Transfer of Department Budget Line Funds to Correct a Negative 2023 Balance TMP -427
  34. 18 Fire Department: An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant funding for emergency lifesaving equipment (to accept DASNY state funds- "CREST" Funds) TMP -412
  35. 19 Fire Department: An ordinance establishing a new Fire EMS Operations Analyst position (Resubmission of Fire Department: New Position Analyst for Fire Department) TMP -414
  36. 20 Fire Department: An ordinance authorizing Fire Department to TMP -423
  37. 21 Public Safety: An ordinance authorizing one (1) Member of Service ("MoS") to attend a Warrants and Affidavit Writing Course (February 21, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) TMP -374
  38. 22 Public Safety: An ordinance authorizing three (3) Members of Service ("MoS") to attend the Consensual Encounters Training Course (February 8, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) TMP -375
  39. 23 Public Safety: An ordinance authorizing three (3) Members of Service ("MoS") to attend the Contraband Concealment Course C3 (March 13, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) TMP -376
  40. 24 Public Safety: An ordinance authorizing one (1) Member of Service ("MoS") to attend the Basic Juvenile Police Officers Training (Westchester County Police Academy located at 2 Dana Road, Valhalla, NY from April 8 –12, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) TMP -380
  41. 25 Public Safety: An ordinance authorizing and directing the Comptroller to make payment to Tyler Technologies, Inc. TMP -406
  42. 26 Public Safety: An ordinance authorizing attendance of one (1) Member of Service ("MoS") at the Master Instructor Evaluator Course. TMP -407
  43. 27 Public Safety: An ordinance authorizing the purchase of 12 LifePak CR2 Defibrillators TMP -419
  44. 28 Public Safety: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County of Westchester for ten (10) Parking Spaces (Lot 4, South Second Avenue) TMP -420
  45. 29 Public Safety: An ordinance authorizing two (2) Members of Service ("MoS") to attend Transformational Leadership Training TMP -421
  46. 46 To the Council:
  47. 47 FINANCE AND PLANNING
  48. 30 Comptroller: An ordinance authorizing a refund to "K&S Real Estate Management Inc., for overpayment of City Taxes TMP -422
  49. 31 Comptroller: An ordinance authorizing the implementation of ROTH IRA Payroll Deduction Option TMP -410
  50. 32 An ordinance authorizing an amendment of the 2024 salaries and transfer of funds TMP -379
  51. 33 Planning Department: An ordinance authorizing the Planning Commissioner to travel to Minneapolis, MN to attend the American Planning Association National Conference - (April 12-17, 2024). TMP -389
  52. 52 ADD-ON
  53. 53 LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
  54. 34 City Council: Amendment to Legislation #3 from July 12, 2023 pertaining to Establishing WMBE Goals TMP -433
  55. 55 OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS