AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
Committee of the Whole 7:30 P.M.
Stated Meeting 8:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
TIME:
PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK
DISTRICT
2 MAJORITY SANDY ANNABI
4 MINORITY LEADER LIAM J. McLAUGHLIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT:
1 PATRICIA D. McDOW
3 JOAN GRONOWSKI
5 JOHN M. MURTAGH
6 DEE BARBATO
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a moment of
silence to invoke God’s guidance and Blessing upon our deliberations.
Minutes of the stated meeting held on May 27, 2008 and a special meeting held
on June 3, 2008 approved on motion of Majority Leader Sandy Annabi.
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INDEX
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1. G.O. – ZONING AMENDMENT (McMANSIONS) 6/9
2. S.O. – ENCROACHMENT – (15 LEROY AVE.) 10/11
3. RES – IMA – PRISONER TRANSPORTATION 12
4. RES - COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS 13
5. RES – HOME RULE (YONKERS TOLL PLAZA) 14
6. RES – HOME RULE (RED LIGHT CAMERA) 15/16
7. RES – HOME RULE (DETENTION OFFICERS) 17
8. RES – BANNER (UNTERMYER PERFORMING ARTS) 18
9. RES – HONORARIUM – YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL 19
10. RES – HONORARIUM – (ALICE MALEK) 20
11. RES – BANNER – (AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE) 21
12. RES – HONORARIUM – (LT. COL. POWERS) 22
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
1. From Roman Kozicky, Planning Board Chairman, a Planning Board
Resolution issuing a favorable recommendation on the requested zone
change from the City Council for property known as 33 Ashburton Avenue.
2. From Roman Kozicky, Planning Board Chairman, a Planning Board
Resolution recommending a different configuration on the requested zone
change from the City Council for property known as 1057-1201 Warburton
Avenue.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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GENERAL ORDINANCE
1. BY COUNCILMEMBER BARBATO; COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK,
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW, GRONOWSKI AND MURTAGH:
The City of Yonkers, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1.General Ordinance No. 4-2000 and the accompanying map,
also known as Chapter 43 of the Code of the City of Yonkers and more
commonly known as the Zoning Code of the City of Yonkers, is hereby generally
amended and revised in part as follows:
“Section 43-8 of the Code of the City of Yonkers entitled “Definition of Terms” is
hereby amended in part by the addition of the following terms to be placed in
alphabetical order within the section:
BASEMENT – The portion of a building that is partly or completely below grade.
A basement shall be counted as a story if the distance between the grade and
elevation to the floor immediately above equals or exceeds
a. More than 6 feet above grade elevation;
b. More than 6 feet above the finished grade elevation for more than fifty percent
(50%) of the total building perimeter; or
c. More than 12 feet above the finished ground level at any point (See Illustration
#4.)
Dormer - Any structure whose framing projects out of a sloping roof to form a
vertical wall suitable for windows or other openings.
Gross Floor Area
a) For detached single- and two-family homes - the sum of the
gross horizontal areas of the several floors and mezzanine floors of a building
and its accessory buildings on the same lot. All dimensions shall be measured
between exterior faces of walls.
b) For all other buildings - the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several
floors and mezzanine floors of a building and its accessory buildings on the same
lot, excluding basement or cellar area devoted to parking and mechanical
equipment space. All dimensions shall be measured between exterior faces of
walls.”
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GENERAL ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
Section 2. Table 43-3 of the Table of Dimensional Regulations for
Dimensional Regulations for Residential Uses is hereby amended in part, by amending
the regulations regarding Side yard and Floor Area Ratio for Single and Two-Family
Dwellings to read as follows
“S-200 S-100 S-75 S-60 S-50 T
Side yard; one/both (feet)
Single and two-family dwellings 20/40 15/30 11/23 8/17 6/15 6/15
Side yard; one/both (feet) MG M A B BA
Single- and two-family dwellings 6/15 6/15 6/15 6/15 6/15
Floor Area Ratio S-200 S-100 S-75 S-60 S-50 T
Single and two – family dwelling
Base F.A.R. .56 .56 .60 .68 .75 1.00
Portion of lot exceeding:
5,000sf4 … … … … .50 .67
6,000sf … … .46 … …
7,500sf … … .40 … … …
10,000sf … .38 … … … …
20,000sf .38 … … … … …
Floor Area Ratio MG M A B BA
Single- and two-family dwellings
Base F.A.R. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Portion of lot exceeding ;
5,000sf4 .67 .67 .67 .67 .67
Footnote 4: For single and two –family dwellings, the floor area ratio for the lot
area that exceeds the minimum lot size in that zone will be sixty seven percent
(0.67) of the zone’s base F.A.R.)”
Section 3. Section 43 – 34 of the Code of the City of Yonkers entitled
“Supplemental regulations for certain residential uses”, specifically, is hereby
amended in part by the addition of new section 43-34 (H) entitled “Detached
Single and Two –Family Dwellings” to read as follows:
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GENERAL ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
(H) Detached Single- and Two-Family Dwellings: Detached single- and twofamily
dwelling in all residential districts shall be subject to the following
additional regulations:
a) Side Setback Plane. Except as provided in subsection B, below, an inwardly
sloping 45-degree angle side setback plane begins at a horizontal line 20-feet
directly above each side setback line. The 20-foot height of the horizontal line is
established for 40-foot deep portions of the lot beginning at the front setback line
and extending to the rear of the lot, except that the last portion at the rear of the
lot may be less than 40 feet deep. (see Illustration ). The side setback plane
may be rotated ninety degrees on the lot and provided as a front/rear set back
plane to accommodate alternative lot orientations. In such cases, no side setback
plane is required.
b) Exceptions to the side setback plane and rear setback plane requirements:
The requirements of the side and rear setback planes shall not apply to:
i) Dormers that do not exceed fifty (50) percent of the horizontal area of
the roof upon which they are located;
ii) Radio or television antennae
iii) Chimneys or vents
Provided that such features shall exceed the required plane only to the extent
necessary to accomplish the purpose for which they are intended to serve.
c) Side Wall Articulation. A side wall of a building that is more than 15 feet tall
and is an average distance of 15 feet or less from a side lot line may notextend in
an unbroken plane for more than 30 feet along a side lot line. To break the
plane, a wall articulation of not less than two (2) feet for a distance of not less
than ten (10) feet is required. (See Illustration ).
d) Maximum exposed wall height. The maximum exposed height of any wall of
a detached single- or two-family dwelling shall be 35 feet as measured from the
finished grade at the base of the wall to the eave.(See Illustration.)
e) Administrative relief permitted. The Commissioner of Housing and Buildings
shall have the power to grant, in a S-200, S-100, S-75, S-60, S-50, or a T zone,
a permit for alteration or extension not exceeding two thousand five hundred
(2,500) cubic feet to an detached single- or two-family dwelling, wherein front
yard, side yard, rear yard or FAR requirements are at variance with the
provisions of this chapter, provided that the applicant for such a permit shall file
with the Commissioner written and notarized consents for such alteration or
extension of the immediately abutting lot owners. The administrative relief shall
be specifically noted on the certificate of occupancy for the building and only one
such permit shall be granted. Any additional alterations or extensions in variance
with the zoning code may be granted only after compliance with Article VIII,
Variances, of the Yonkers Zoning Code.”
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TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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GENERAL ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
Section 4. These amendments to the Zoning Code of the City of
Yonkers shall take effect immediately, excepting completely filed plans for
construction or alteration of detached single or detached two family dwellings,
filed before the effective date of these amendments, shall be exempt from these
requirements.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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SPECIAL ORDINANCE
2. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
The City of Yonkers, in City Council convened, hereby ordains
and enacts:
Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to PROPHET ELIAS
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, as owner of 15 Leroy Avenue, Yonkers,
New York, Section 1, Block 52, Lots 24 & 26, to construct and maintain an
encroachment upon the City right-of-way located on Leroy Avenue in
accordance with and as shown on a survey to be approved by the City
Engineer and the Director of the Bureau of Housing and Buildings.
Section 2. This permission is granted subject to the following
terms and conditions, to wit:
(a) That the entire cost and expense of obtaining and thereafter
maintaining the encroachment on Leroy Avenue shall be paid by
the owner, its successor and/or assigns without expense to or
contribution by the City of Yonkers;
(b) That neither the approval of the above-referred survey by the
appropriate city official, nor the placement of any improvements by the
owner of 15 Leroy Avenue upon said encroachment shall be deemed a
waiver, or in any way affect the right, of the City of Yonkers to provide for
construction or otherwise improve its right-of-way; provided further that the
City of Yonkers reserves the right to assess the property benefited in like
manner and in like effect as if approval had not been given by the City of
Yonkers. That the granting of this permission shall in no way free or
release said owner or any successors or assigns from the payment of any
assessment hereafter imposed;
(c) That no permanent improvements will be allowed in the
encroachment area;
(d) That the owner, or its successor, assigns, and agents, shall
secure all necessary permits and consents and shall secure and maintain
a property damage and public liability insurance policy naming the City as
insured, or as an additional named insured in an amount and form
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SPECIAL ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
satisfactory to the City Engineer and the Corporation Counsel of the City
of Yonkers and provide the City with evidence thereof within fifteen (15)
days of approval of this encroachment;
(e) The City of Yonkers reserves the right to revoke or terminate this
permission for whatever reason, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the
owner, whenever it may deem such revocation necessary; Upon
revocation or termination of this permission, the owner, its successor or
assigns shall immediately remove any improvement placed within said
encroachment at the express direction of the City, and at the owner’s cost
and expense;
(f) That the owner, its successor or assigns shall, for whatever
period this permission remains in effect, save harmless and indemnify the
City of Yonkers for any and all claims, actions, suits, judgments, etc.
including all costs related to the defense thereof.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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RESOLUTION
3. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, in accordance with an agreement between the County
of Westchester and the City of Yonkers, the County of Westchester has
submitted a renewed agreement commencing January 1, 2008 and
terminating December 31, 2009 for the transportation of prisoners
between the City of Yonkers and the Westchester County Department of
Correction; and
WHEREAS, this agreement, a copy of which is attached, is
pursuant to Sections 500-c and 500-d of the Corrections Law of the State
of New York; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Prisoner
Transportation Agreement between the County of Westchester and the
City of Yonkers for the transportation of prisoners between the City of
Yonkers and the Westchester County Department of Corrections for the
years 2008 through 2009 is hereby approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution will take effect immediately.
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STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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RESOLUTION
4. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following applicant(s) are hereby
appointed and/or reappointed to the office of Commissioner of Deeds for a
period of two years to expire on July 31, 2010.
Dorothy Neumayer
510 Westchester Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10707
City of Yonkers NEW
Paula M. Antenucci
216 Chase Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10701
Plumbing & Heating RENEWAL
Gina Marie Cruz
538 Riverdale Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
Law Office NEW
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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RESOLUTION
5. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, included in the City Council’s 2006 State Legislative
Priorities packet is a request to amend the Public Authorities Law by
adding a new Section, Section 354-a, which will require the New York
state Thruway Authority to discontinue and remove the Yonkers toll plaza
located on the New York State Thruway either completely or for
passenger cars only, and
WHEREAS, in recent years we have seen how the removal of the
Spring Valley toll plaza has aided in the flow of passenger car traffic
through this area, and
WHEREAS, with approximately the same amount of traffic passing
through the Yonkers toll plaza, this area is experiencing the same traffic
impediments and delays that were experienced prior to the discontinuation
and removal of the Spring Valley toll plaza, and
WHEREAS, by facilitating travel between lower Westchester
County and Rockland County, in addition to removing the impediment to
the flow of traffic and, thereby, aiding residents in both Counties, the
removal of the Yonkers toll plaza will undoubtedly have a positive impact
not only on the Austin Avenue shopping complex in Yonkers, but also on
the Palisades Mall in West Nyack, and
WHEREAS, to accomplish this, A10299 sponsored by
Assemblyman Spano and S3181 sponsored by Senator Stewart-Cousins,
is supported by the Yonkers City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council requests the
passage of said legislation and, further requests that Governor Paterson,
upon his review, sign the measure into law, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby directed
to forward a duly certified copy of this Home Rule Message to the New
York State Legislature to each member of the Yonkers Delegation.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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RESOLUTION
6. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, the City of New York currently utilizes “Red
Light Cameras” as a means of traffic control and enforcement
within the City of New York and also creates a civil liability against
the owners of those cars photographed by the “Red Light
Cameras”; and
WHEREAS, this arrangement has proven to be very
successful in New York City as a means of traffic control and public
safety; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers proposes a different method
to control traffic at intersections, by implementing a demonstration
program imposing monetary liability on vehicle owners for failure of
an operator thereof to comply with traffic- control indications in the
City; such program shall empower the City to install and operate
traffic–control signal photo-monitoring devices at intersections,
such program to be repealed three years after it goes into effect;
and
WHEREAS, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins and
Assemblyman Spano, have introduced Assembly Bill A.11117 and
S. 7083, an act which will amend the various State Laws to allow
the City of Yonkers to implement a program imposing monetary
liability upon vehicle owners for failure to comply with traffic control
indicators in the City of Yonkers and to empower the City of
Yonkers to install and operate traffic-control signal photo-monitoring
devices at intersections.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City
Council of the City of Yonkers hereby declares that the
enactment of A.11117 and S.7083 to amend various State Laws
to implement a program to empower the City of Yonkers to
install and operate traffic-control signal photo-monitoring
devices at intersections and to impose monetary liability upon
vehicle owners for failure to comply with the law, is in the best
interests of the City and is essential to improving the City’s
financial stability and independence, and
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council
requests the City Clerk to forward a copy of this Home Rule
Request Message to the Legislature of the State of New York
requesting the passage of the aforesaid bills.
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STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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RESOLUTION
7. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY
LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, Detention Officers are Peace Officers who supervise
and maintain order in Yonkers Penal holding facilities, and
WHEREAS, while Detention Officers in Yonkers complete tasks
similar to what Police Officers complete in other municipalities, they do not
have similar protections when it comes to on-the-job injury and disability,
and
WHEREAS, New York State Bill Numbers A03171 (Pretlow) and
S8330 (Cousins) would grant Detention Officers parity with other law
enforcement agencies for hazards and injuries that they experience while
performing their duties, and
WHEREAS, this legislation allows for the payment of the full
amount of salary or wages to a Detention Officer during an on-the-job
disability, medical treatment and/or hospital stay, and
WHEREAS, this legislation was previously forwarded to the New
York State Legislature from the Yonkers City Council in September 2007,
but without a corresponding Senate sponsor number, which was recently
released as S8330 (Cousins)
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
hereby resubmits this Home Rule Message to the New York State
Legislature in support of New York State Assembly Bill number A03171
(Pretlow) and Senate Bill number S8330 (Cousins).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to
forward certified copies of this Home Rule Message to the Yonkers
delegation to the New York State Legislature.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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RESOLUTION
8. BY COUNCILMEMBER BARBATO, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK,
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW, GRONOWSKI AND MURTAGH:
WHEREAS, the Untermyer Performing Arts Council, will be holding
their “Untermyer Summer Series” celebrating their 32nd year, which will
run from the last week in June, to end on September 1, 2008, and has
requested permission from the City Council to place banners throughout
the City promoting the event, and
WHEREAS, Untermyer Performing Arts Council has asked that
they be permitted to place five (5) banners at the following locations: (1)
on the Sadore Lane foot-bridge, Central Park Avenue; (2) the City Hall f
oot-bridge, Nepperhan Avenue; (3) across Yonkers Ave. & Midland Ave.
(near Planet Fitness); (4) the area of North Broadway and DeHaven Drive
(in front of Untermyer Park);and (5) North Broadway & Executive Blvd. in
front of the Foxfire School, on or around June 5, 2008 and to be removed
as soon after September 1, 2008 as is possible.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Yonkers hereby grants permission to Untermyer Performing Arts
Council to place five banners in the aforementioned locations, subject to
any terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Administration to
protect the best interests of the City of Yonkers.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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RESOLUTION
9. BY MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
Whereas, the City of Yonkers is indeed proud to have many
dedicated professionals, paraprofessionals, and ancillary staff working in
the School District to help our students meet and surpass their education
standards, and
Whereas, the Yonkers International Baccalaureate High School is
one such school, which further serves as a shining example of academics,
and
Whereas, the success of the Yonkers International Baccalaureate
High School lies in the dedicated and hard working students, who shall,
with the help of their families and the guidance of the teaching staff, one
day become successful in their chosen fields, and
Whereas, the Yonkers International Baccalaureate High School
was recently ranked 80th of the top 1,300 high schools in the country on
the Newsweek and Washington Post evaluation, and
Whereas, the Yonkers International Baccalaureate High School has
the distinction of having moved up from 191 last year, and
Whereas, the Yonkers International Baccalaureate High School
was also ranked in the top 5% of the nation’s 27,000 high schools by
Newsweek Magazine, and
Whereas, this great honor places the Yonkers International
Baccalaureate High School as a model school for others to follow, and
Therefore, be it resolved, that the Yonkers City Council is pleased
and honored to congratulate the students and staff of Yonkers High
School for being ranked as “Best Public High School” in Westchester
County, and for being ranked in the top five percent in the nation.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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RESOLUTION
10. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK,
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, City Council on behalf of the citizens of Yonkers
formally recognize the Vice-Principal at Saunders High School Alice Malek
WHEREAS, Alice Malek is an outstanding Vice-Principal that goes
beyond the call of duty. She inspired and motivates the students who
participated in the P.A.L. tutoring program.
WHEREAS, the most significant achievement of Alice Malek's
educational career is her genuine and sincere interest in helping students
achieve a high level of success in life, as well as her work with the P.A.L.
Honor Student Tutor Project, and
WHEREAS, the students involved in the PAL Honor Student Tutor
Project are: Vanessa Agurto Lopez, Gabrielle Alvira, Kathryn Asaro,
Grisselda Balbuena, Jeanett Carrillo, Daniela Cobenas, Orlando Couto,
Lucinda Cruz, Nordia Fagan, Christopher Florin, Javeria Jawaid, Ramzi
Kakish, Christina Kraisky, Johnny Lam, Henry Mayorga, Abraham Miguel,
Joseph Messina, Valerie Nicholson, Vanesa Noe, Elvia Ortiz, Donald
Perdomo, Yokasty RodrÃguez, Alyssa Skidell, Ancy Thomas, Kristina Torres,
Rainer Woolley
.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council on
behalf of all of the citizens of Yonkers do hereby recognize Ms. Alice
Malek for being an outstanding Vice Principal and the above Saunders
High School students for their commitment and volunteerism.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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RESOLUTION
11. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK,
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, the Yonkers African American Heritage Committee,
Inc. will hold their Annual Festival and Parde on Saturday and Sunday
July 18 - July 20, 2008, and
WHEREAS, the Yonkers African American Heritage Committee,
Inc. would like to have a banner hung at the following locations:
1. Main Street/Riverdale Avenue - (Our New Banner)
2. Bridge from City Hall to the Cacace Bldg. (Medium)
3. Bridge located at Central and Yonkers Avenue Small)
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Yonkers hereby grants permission to the Yonkers African American
Heritage Committee, Inc. to place banners in the aforementioned locations
-- or other feasible nearby locations – subject to terms and conditions
deemed appropriate by the Administration to protect the best interests of
the City of Yonkers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council directs the City
Clerk to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Department of Public
Works.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
22
RESOLUTION
12. BY COUNCILMEMBERS MURTAGH, BARBATO AND McDOW, COUNCIL
PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER
McLAUGHLIN AND COUNCILMEMBER GRONOWSKI:
` WHEREAS, The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed
Forces individual military decoration which may be awarded for bravery,
acts of merit, or meritorious service; and
WHEREAS, When awarded for bravery, it is the fourth-highest
combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces and the 9th highest military
award (including both combat and non -combat awards) in the order of
precedence of U.S. military decorations; and
WHEREAS, Lt. Col. Walter D. Powers had previously served his
state and country for his entire life, including active duty in Iraqi, and
WHEREAS, Lt. Col. Walter D. Powers, is a member of the U.S.
Marine Corps and a veteran of Iraqi War; and
WHEREAS, Lt. Col. Walter D. Powers, served as Information
Officer of the U.S. Marine Corps from January 2007 thru December 2007;
and
WHEREAS, Lt. Col. Walter D. Powers, as an Information Officer,
received the Bronze Star Medal on May 26th, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yonkers, New York,
desires to recognize outstanding people of the Yonkers community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers wishes to recognize Lt. Col. Walter
D. Powers’; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
extends respect and appreciation on behalf of a grateful city to Lt. Col.
Walter D. Powers for his service to our country and the Yonkers
community.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
