City Council

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Agenda — 45 items

1. 1 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026. 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: Derrick Thompson, President
4. OTHERS: Nicole Bonilla, City Clerk; Jordan A. Riullano, Deputy City Clerk; Antoinette Anderson, Legislative Aide; Johan Powell, Deputy Corporation Counsel; Greg Bailey, Asst. Corp. Counsel.
5. 5 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. 6 Council President Derrick Thompson 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 Thompson explained the 3-minute-plus-1 public comment rule. He 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 Nicole Bonilla
10. 10 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON
11. 11 To the Council:
12. 12 LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
13. 1. Mount Vernon Public Library: An Ordinance Authorizing the Temporary Closure of South First Avenue Between East First and East Second Street on Sunday, September 20, 2026, to Accommodate the 8th Annual Mount Vernon Public Library Comic Expo TMP -2312
14. 2. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Attend the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) 71st Fall Training School in Saratoga Springs, New York - (September 14, 2026 through September 18, 2026) TMP -2276
15. 3. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Attend the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) 2026 Fall Leadership Meeting in San Diego, California from September 24 through September 26, 2026, and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Travel, Lodging, Transportation and Incidental Expenses TMP -2281
16. 4. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Establishing the Position of Chief of Data and Innovation Officer within the Office of the Mayor and Authorizing the Transfer and Appropriation of Funds TMP -2322
17. 5. Office of the Mayor: A Resolution Reappointing Commissioners of Deeds for the City of Mount Vernon TMP -2319
18. 6. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing Change Order No. 1 for the Edison Avenue Pump Station - Equipment Procurement Project, Contract No.12222024, and Extending the Contract Completion Date to October 30, 2026 TMP -2316
19. 7. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing Change Order No. 1 for the Edison Avenue Pump Station Upgrade Project - General Construction, Contract No. 12222024, and Extending the Contract Completion Date TMP -2314
20. 8. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing Change Order No. 2 for the Edison Avenue Pump Station Upgrade Project - General Construction Contract No. 12222024), Authorizing the Use of Contract Allowance Funds, and Extending the Contract Completion Date TMP -2315
21. 9. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Granting a One-Year Leave of Absence to Allen Ayers IV, Parks Maintenance Worker, to Serve as a Probationary Firefighter with the Mount Vernon Fire Department TMP -2323
22. 10. Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Mount Vernon Recreation Department to Co-Sponsor the "Living My Best Life" Community Health Fair in Partnership with T. Fraser Productions on October 3, 2026, at Hartley Park TMP -2201
23. 26 To the Council:
24. 27 HUMAN RESOURCES
25. 11. Human Resources: An Ordinance Authorizing Funding for the City of Mount Vernon's 2026 Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention and Workplace Violence Prevention Training TMP -2290
26. 12. Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Authorizing Reimbursement to the Board of Water Supply for the Purchase of Outdoor Drinking Fountains for City-Operated Recreational Facilities TMP -2311
27. 30 To the Council:
28. 31 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
29. 13. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance and Appropriation of $240,770.00 in Grant Funding from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for the Mount Vernon Police Department's Give Domestic Violence Initiative under the Statewide Targeted Reductions in intimate Partner Violence (STRIVE) Initiative TMP -2291
30. 14. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Public Safety to Fund the Attendance of Two (2) Members of Service and Two (2) Civilian Staff Members at the Law Enforcement Grant Writing 101 Training Course - (September 17th and 18th, 2026) TMP -2293
31. 15. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Declaring an Emergency Condition at the City of Mount Vernon Police Department Firearms Training Range and Authorizing Expedited Lead Remediation and Necessary Associated Rehabilitation TMP -2310
32. 16. City Clerk: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, Appointing Thomas Holcomb to the Taxicab Commission TMP -2305
33. 17. City Council: An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 21, Adopted by the City Council on August 12, 2026, and Further Amend Chapter 238 of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon, Entitled "Taxicab Commission," to Replace the Director of Weights and Measures with the Ordinance Officer as an Ex Officio Member of the Taxicab Commission TMP -2309
34. 40 To the Council:
35. 41 FINANCE AND PLANNING
36. 18. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the 1st Deputy Comptroller to Attend the Smart Cities Conference in National Harbor, Maryland - (September 22–24, 2026) TMP -2295
37. 19. Department of Planning and Community Development: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Second Amendment to the Service Agreement with Mercy University to Extend the Program Performance Period for the Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center through December 31, 2026 TMP -2313
38. 20. City Council: A Local Law Authorizing the Amendment of Chapter 267 (Zoning) of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon to Establish an Affordable Housing Set Aside Program TMP -2209
39. 45 ADD-ON
40. 46 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
41. 21. Fire Department: An Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the Fire Department Budget to Provide Funding for Uniforms and Protective Equipment TMP -2247
42. 48 FINANCE AND PLANNING
43. 22. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing a Letter of Understanding between the City of Mount Vernon City School District Regarding the Collection, Reconciliation, and Payment of Uncollected School Taxes TMP -2326
44. 23. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the Comptroller to Extend the Agreement with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for Financial Advisory and Technical Services Related to City Bond and Note Financing TMP -2327
45. 24. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing Attendance at the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School - (Saratoga Springs, New York - (September 14, 2026, through September 18, 2026) TMP -2268

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