Please be advised that the location for the scheduled Municipal Operations Committee Meeting for Monday, December 29th at 5:45 PM has been moved to the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th floor.
We ask the City Administration to please make arrangements to have meeting televised.
Thank You,
Monday, December 29, 2008
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Municipal Operations Committee Meeting December 29th 2008 5:45pm
Please be advised that we have scheduled a Municipal Operations Committee Meeting for Monday, Dec. 29th at 5:45pm, in the Council Conference Room, 4th Floor, and City Hall. The following items will be on the agenda:
1. An overview of the ConEdison M29 Transmission Line Project scheduled to begin in Jan. 09 affecting 5 miles of Yonkers City streets.
2. Councilmember Gronowski’s resolution regarding the YPD Police Management Study.
3. Misc.- to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
By copy of this memo the Administration is requested to ask Joe Rachiele from Engineering to attend to provide an overview of the M29 Transmission Line Project and Commissioners Hartnett and Pagano to review how emergency situations will be handled.
Please know that I have also requested representatives from ConEdison.
1. An overview of the ConEdison M29 Transmission Line Project scheduled to begin in Jan. 09 affecting 5 miles of Yonkers City streets.
2. Councilmember Gronowski’s resolution regarding the YPD Police Management Study.
3. Misc.- to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
By copy of this memo the Administration is requested to ask Joe Rachiele from Engineering to attend to provide an overview of the M29 Transmission Line Project and Commissioners Hartnett and Pagano to review how emergency situations will be handled.
Please know that I have also requested representatives from ConEdison.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Green Policy Task Force Meeting Wednesday December 17th 6:30pm
Meeting Agenda
December 17, 2008
City Hall Room 406, 6:30 P.M.
Last Meeting before the Holidays Party – Bring Food to Share!!!
1. Opening Comments
2. Committee Reports
a. Energy/ Green Building – LEEDS Legislation/ Green Globes
b. Recycling – Recycling in Schools
c. Land Use – Vest Docket Park
d. Transportation – Bus Grant
4. Anything that may come up before the committee that is relevant to the committee
December 17, 2008
City Hall Room 406, 6:30 P.M.
Last Meeting before the Holidays Party – Bring Food to Share!!!
1. Opening Comments
2. Committee Reports
a. Energy/ Green Building – LEEDS Legislation/ Green Globes
b. Recycling – Recycling in Schools
c. Land Use – Vest Docket Park
d. Transportation – Bus Grant
4. Anything that may come up before the committee that is relevant to the committee
Budget Committee Meeting Today at 6:30pm
Please be advised that I have scheduled a Budget Committee Meeting for Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. Mayor’s Proposed Layoff’s
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
I ask the Administration to please have Commissioner LaPerche attend this meeting.
I am further requesting that this meeting be televised
Please make every effort to attend.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. Mayor’s Proposed Layoff’s
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
I ask the Administration to please have Commissioner LaPerche attend this meeting.
I am further requesting that this meeting be televised
Please make every effort to attend.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 6:00pm Tuesday December 16th 2008
Zoning Board of Appeals
12/16/2008 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall-4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS:
# 5053 – Area Variance –DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP (co-counsel), on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5108 – Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Jacob Samra (owner), on premises known as 355 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2117 Lot: 14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5126 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Alma R. Garcia (owner), on premises know as 268 New Main Street, Block: 193 Lot: 20, Zone: “BA”.
# 5130 – Area Variance – DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, on behalf of Gasoline & Car Wash Corp. Of Yonkers, (owner), & D Block Car Wash & Gas, Inc. (lessee), on premises known as 360 Nepperhan Avenue, Block: 2067 Lot: 69, Zone: “I”.
# 5132 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Pedro Ramos (owner), on premises known as 61 Palmer Road, Block: 2354 Lot: 45, Zone: “M”.
# 5133 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Kalamuddin Khan (owner), on premises known as 438 Marlborough Road, Block: 2314 Lot: 63, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5134 – Change from one Non-Conforming Use to another – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of Alfred & Robert Leonelli (owners), on premises known as 34 Morningside Avenue, Block: 2166 Lot: 21, Zone: “M”.
# 5135 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of 614 South Broadway LLC (owner), on premises known as 614 South Broadway, Block: 30 Lot: 52, Zone: “BR”.
# 5136 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of St. Andrews Marthoma Church (owner), on premises known as 56 Crescent Place, Block: 6384 Lot: 45 Zone: “MG”.
# 5137 – Area Variance – James W. Badie, on behalf of Andree Jean (owner), on premises known as 10 Delavan Terrace, Block: 2157 Lot: 53, Zone: “MG”.
CONTINUED HEARING:
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), to re-establish the use as a service station/ convenience store & 4 proposed pump islands situated under a canopy. Whereas, gasoline pumps to be 20’ minimum from any property line (16.3’ & 17’ +/- proposed). Show compliance with Section 43-75A, on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5073 – Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings – Kieran P. Holohan Esq. on behalf of Dr. Ronald J. Volino (applicant), Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings, on premises know as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5138 – Area Variance – Antonucci & Associates on behalf of Mary Pilossoph (owner), to construct a 10’ high poured concrete retaining wall in the rear of an existing one-family dwelling. Exceeding maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum rear yard, as per Section 43-41(D) (required 6’; proposed 10’), on premises known as 62 Leighton Avenue, Block: 27, Lot: 33, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5139 – Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq on behalf of Faye Marji (owner), to legalize the conversion of 3-family into a 4-family dwelling. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-127, Table 43-4 (required 2 spaces; provided 0 spaces). Exceeding maximum permitted FAR, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 1.25’; proposed 1.42’). And insufficient lot area per family, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 800 sq.ft.; provided 625 sq.ft.), on premises known as 42 Burhans Avenue, Block: 2366 Lot: 1, Zone: “M”.(Postponed till Jan. 2009).
# 4140 - Use Variance – Richard G. Handler on behalf of Yonkers Plaza Shopping Center, LLC (owner & New Testament Ministry Church & School (lessee), to operate a house of worship with an associated primary school – grades K-11. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1, on premises known as 25 Prospect Street, Block: 502 Lot 40, Zone: “BR”.
# 5141- Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Frank & Aida Landi (owners), for interior alterations to convert a garage into living space & permit front yard parking. Having insufficient parking space size, as per Section 43-134.A(9) (required 8 ½’ wide x 18’ long ; provided 8 ½’ x 15’). And parking in the front yard not permitted per Section 43-133A(1), on premises known as 90 Hart Avenue, Block: 6280 Lot: 8, Zone: “T”.
# 5142 – Use Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of B & A HQ LLC (owner), interior alterations to convert a Doctor’s office into a Real Estate Management office. Whereas, approval of Zoning Board of Appeals required per ZBA conditions from case # 4318, on premises known as 15 Kimball Avenue, Block: 6232 Lot: 1, Zone” T”.
# 5143 – Improvement/ Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP on behalf of Bharat Gandhi (owner), for the renovation & addition of new rooms to the existing motel. Whereas, the improvement to a non-conforming use requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval per Section 43-21G. And the intensification of a non- conforming use is not permitted per Section 43-21B(1), on premises known as 307 aka 323 Tuckahoe Road, Block: 4001 Lot: 125 & 133, Zone: “BR”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN, ZBA
12/16/2008 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall-4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS:
# 5053 – Area Variance –DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP (co-counsel), on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5108 – Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Jacob Samra (owner), on premises known as 355 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2117 Lot: 14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5126 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Alma R. Garcia (owner), on premises know as 268 New Main Street, Block: 193 Lot: 20, Zone: “BA”.
# 5130 – Area Variance – DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, on behalf of Gasoline & Car Wash Corp. Of Yonkers, (owner), & D Block Car Wash & Gas, Inc. (lessee), on premises known as 360 Nepperhan Avenue, Block: 2067 Lot: 69, Zone: “I”.
# 5132 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Pedro Ramos (owner), on premises known as 61 Palmer Road, Block: 2354 Lot: 45, Zone: “M”.
# 5133 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Kalamuddin Khan (owner), on premises known as 438 Marlborough Road, Block: 2314 Lot: 63, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5134 – Change from one Non-Conforming Use to another – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of Alfred & Robert Leonelli (owners), on premises known as 34 Morningside Avenue, Block: 2166 Lot: 21, Zone: “M”.
# 5135 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of 614 South Broadway LLC (owner), on premises known as 614 South Broadway, Block: 30 Lot: 52, Zone: “BR”.
# 5136 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of St. Andrews Marthoma Church (owner), on premises known as 56 Crescent Place, Block: 6384 Lot: 45 Zone: “MG”.
# 5137 – Area Variance – James W. Badie, on behalf of Andree Jean (owner), on premises known as 10 Delavan Terrace, Block: 2157 Lot: 53, Zone: “MG”.
CONTINUED HEARING:
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), to re-establish the use as a service station/ convenience store & 4 proposed pump islands situated under a canopy. Whereas, gasoline pumps to be 20’ minimum from any property line (16.3’ & 17’ +/- proposed). Show compliance with Section 43-75A, on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5073 – Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings – Kieran P. Holohan Esq. on behalf of Dr. Ronald J. Volino (applicant), Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings, on premises know as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5138 – Area Variance – Antonucci & Associates on behalf of Mary Pilossoph (owner), to construct a 10’ high poured concrete retaining wall in the rear of an existing one-family dwelling. Exceeding maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum rear yard, as per Section 43-41(D) (required 6’; proposed 10’), on premises known as 62 Leighton Avenue, Block: 27, Lot: 33, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5139 – Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq on behalf of Faye Marji (owner), to legalize the conversion of 3-family into a 4-family dwelling. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-127, Table 43-4 (required 2 spaces; provided 0 spaces). Exceeding maximum permitted FAR, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 1.25’; proposed 1.42’). And insufficient lot area per family, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 800 sq.ft.; provided 625 sq.ft.), on premises known as 42 Burhans Avenue, Block: 2366 Lot: 1, Zone: “M”.(Postponed till Jan. 2009).
# 4140 - Use Variance – Richard G. Handler on behalf of Yonkers Plaza Shopping Center, LLC (owner & New Testament Ministry Church & School (lessee), to operate a house of worship with an associated primary school – grades K-11. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1, on premises known as 25 Prospect Street, Block: 502 Lot 40, Zone: “BR”.
# 5141- Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Frank & Aida Landi (owners), for interior alterations to convert a garage into living space & permit front yard parking. Having insufficient parking space size, as per Section 43-134.A(9) (required 8 ½’ wide x 18’ long ; provided 8 ½’ x 15’). And parking in the front yard not permitted per Section 43-133A(1), on premises known as 90 Hart Avenue, Block: 6280 Lot: 8, Zone: “T”.
# 5142 – Use Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of B & A HQ LLC (owner), interior alterations to convert a Doctor’s office into a Real Estate Management office. Whereas, approval of Zoning Board of Appeals required per ZBA conditions from case # 4318, on premises known as 15 Kimball Avenue, Block: 6232 Lot: 1, Zone” T”.
# 5143 – Improvement/ Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP on behalf of Bharat Gandhi (owner), for the renovation & addition of new rooms to the existing motel. Whereas, the improvement to a non-conforming use requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval per Section 43-21G. And the intensification of a non- conforming use is not permitted per Section 43-21B(1), on premises known as 307 aka 323 Tuckahoe Road, Block: 4001 Lot: 125 & 133, Zone: “BR”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN, ZBA
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Planning Board Meeting Wednesday December 10th 5:50pm
Planning Board Meeting
12/10/2008 5:30 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Editors Note: Agenda Not Available at Time of Posting
12/10/2008 5:30 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Editors Note: Agenda Not Available at Time of Posting
Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting Tonight at 6:00PM
Please be advised that an Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 at 6:00 PM in City Hall, Council Chambers, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
Update on city-wide reassessment.
We will hear from:
Executive Director, Lee Kyriacou, New York State Office of Real Property Services Lower Hudson.
B. Yonkers City Assessor, Mark Russell.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the City Assessor and any other officials deemed necessary attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to Reassessment.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
Update on city-wide reassessment.
We will hear from:
Executive Director, Lee Kyriacou, New York State Office of Real Property Services Lower Hudson.
B. Yonkers City Assessor, Mark Russell.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the City Assessor and any other officials deemed necessary attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to Reassessment.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS MEETING TONIGHT AT 8:00PM
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 minute of silence
to invoke God’s guidance and Blessing upon our deliberations.
Minutes of the stated meeting held on November 12, 2008 approved on motion of
Majority Leader Sandy Annabi.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
2
INDEX
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1. SO – LONG HOUSE CONNECTION 5
(6 CLOVER PLACE)
2. RES – SETTLEMENT BOSTWICK (10,000.00) 6
3. RES – AUTHORIZING FUNDING FEDERAL AID 7/8
AND STATE MARCHISELLI PROGRAM
4. RES – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NUMBER OF 9
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS
5. RES - COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS 10
6. RES – REQUESTING THE IRS TO SUSPEND THE 11/13
REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS FROM
401K ACCOUNTS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
3
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH: A NOTICE OF
A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT GREENBURGH TOWN HALL, 177
HILLSIDE AVENUE, GREENBURGH, NEW YORK, 10607 ON WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 10, 2008 AT 8:30PM TO CONSIDER A LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A
LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE SUPPLEMENTARY MULTI FAMILY HOUSING
REGULATIONS AND ADDING A NEW TERM AND DEFINITION TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH.
COPIES ON DESKS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
4
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
5
SPECIAL ORDINANCE
1. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PERMITTING THE PROPERTY
OF 6 CLOVER PLACE. BLOCK 3385 LOT (S) 16 TO MAKE A LONG
HOUSE CONNECTION TO THE CITY'S SANITARY SYSTEM IN
GLADSTONE PLACE. (NO EXPENSE TO THE CITY OF YONKERS).
The City of Yonkers, in City Council convened, hereby ordains and
enacts:
Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to the property owner of 6
CLOVER PLACE., Block 3385 Lot(s) 16 to make a long house sanitary
sewer connection from said lot to a city sanitary sewer in GLADSTONE
PLACE. at his own cost and expense and in accordance with the plan
submitted by THOMAS HAYNES RA.#13761 dated JULY 8, 2008 filed in
the Plumbing Division, subject to the conditions of a Plumbing Permit to
be secured from the Plumbing Division and a street opening permit to be
secured from the City Engineer.
Section 2. This permission is granted under the following terms and
conditions, to wit:
The granting of this permission shall, in no way, free or release the
said owner, or his successors, from the payment of any assessments or
benefits accruing to said lot by reason of the construction of any sanitary
sewer already built, or that hereafter shall be built, to serve the area
within which the lot herein referred to is located.
The cost of construction, maintenance and repairs of said long house
connection shall be the responsibility of the owner of the building served
by the long house connection.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
6
RESOLUTION
2. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Yonkers, in meeting
assembled:
That the settlement by the Corporation Counsel in the amount of
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) of the case entitled MARY and
TINA BOSTWICK, plaintiffs, v. CITY OF YONKERS, defendant; court
index number respectively 07 Civ. 0540; for violations of civil rights
allegedly sustained by plaintiffs in the course of an arrest by City of
Yonkers police officers on October 25, 2005; be and the same hereby is
approved and the Comptroller of the City of Yonkers is directed to draw
his Warrant in the amount of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in
favor of said plaintiffs and their attorney, Emdin and Russell, LLP, payable
to: Emdin and Russell, LLP., attorneys for Mary and Tina Bostwick.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
7
RESOLUTION
3. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING
IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 100 % OF THE FEDERAL AID AND STATE
“MARCHISELLI” PROGRAM AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID PROJECT, AND APPROACHING
FUNDS THEREFORE
WHEREAS, a Project for the Ashburton Avenue Widening:
Warburton Avenue to Yonkers Avenue, PIN 8760.32 (the “Project”) is
eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for
the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of
80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers desires to advance the Project by
making a commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of
preliminary engineering and right-of-way incidental work.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Yonkers City Council, duly convened,
does hereby
RESOLVED, that the Yonkers City Council hereby approves the
above-subject project; and is hereby further
RESOLVED, that the Yonkers City Council hereby authorizes the
City of Yonkers to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and nonfederal
share of the cost of preliminary engineering and right-of-way
incidental work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,759,00.00 is hereby appropriated
and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of
the Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal and non-federal share
costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Yonkers
City Council shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess
amount immediately upon the notification by the Mayor thereof, and it is
further
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
8
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City of Yonkers be and is
hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or
reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or applicable Marchiselli Aid
on behalf of the City of Yonkers with the New York State Department of
Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the
Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the
municipality’s first instance funding of project costs and all Project costs
within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and it is further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the
New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any
necessary Agreements in connection with the Project, and it is further
RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
9
RESOLUTION
4. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 139 OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW
CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NUMBER OF
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
WHEREAS, Chapter 123 of the Code of the City of Yonkers fixes
the maximum number of Commissioners of Deeds that may be appointed
as seven hundred (700) and
WHEREAS, Section 139 of the Executive Law requires the City
Council to bi-annually determine the number of Commissioners of Deeds
to be appointed, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, THAT THE City Council of the City of Yonkers hereby
fixes and determines the number of Commissioners of Deeds in the City of
Yonkers as seven hundred (700), and such number is so fixed and
determined as of January 1, 2009 and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect as of January 1,
2009.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
10
RESOLUTION
5. 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 December 31, 2010.
Agnes Dale Serpa
198 Palisade Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10703
City Of Yonkers RENEWAL
Vilma Petrie
538 Riverdale Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
Law Firm RENEWAL
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
11
RESOLUTION
6. BY MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, COUNCILMEMBERS
McDOW, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE IRS SUSPEND MANDATORY
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM 401K ACCOUNTS FOR THOSE AGED 70½
WHEREAS, the tragic financial events of the past year have had a
profound and lasting impact on our Nation, our State and our City, and
WHEREAS, the stock market has sustained consistent losses such that
many stocks, securities and other investments are at or near all time lows,
and
WHEREAS, countless people, especially senior citizens, have
spent a lifetime saving for their retirement and have relied heavily if not
exclusively on IRA’s, 401(k)s and other retirement investment accounts,
and
WHEREAS, to the great dismay of many individuals their retirement
accounts have suffered profound losses such that the value of those
accounts are a mere fraction of their previous value, and
WHEREAS, at this time of the tragedy every level of government
has undertaken significant steps to express the courage, caring and
compassion that are the hallmarks of our great nation, and
WHEREAS, financial experts and the government officials
responsible for the management of our economy and the financial well
being of our nation all agree that we are experiencing and will continue to
experience in the days, weeks and months to come unprecedented
challenges to our fiscal health and welfare, and
WHEREAS, these same experts and government officials all agree
that the mammoth rescue, recovery and bailout efforts under way will
eventually result in the preservation of the viability of the major financial
institutions and the restoration of the values in these currently depressed
investment accounts, and
WHEREAS, the current IRS requirements mandate that people
reaching age 70½ must take withdrawals from their retirement accounts,
and
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
12
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, the effect of taking these withdrawals now will be to
cause these individuals to realize financial losses that are currently
“paper” or unrealized losses, and
WHEREAS, many of these individuals would rather forego said
withdrawals and defer them to a time in the future when their investment
accounts have stabilized so that they are at or near their previous values,
and
WHEREAS, these people believed that they were investing in a
safe environment but the same financial institutions that enticed them to
trust them with their hard earned money betrayed that trust by engaging in
risky practices and shoddy accounting, and
WHEREAS, it is universally agreed that these innocent investors
did nothing wrong such that they do not deserve to suffer the severe
consequences of the misfeasance and malfeasance of these financial
institutions, and
WHEREAS, senior citizens should not be forced to take mandatory
withdrawals while their accounts are at all time lows, and
WHEREAS, we must do everything within our power to make sure
that our senior citizens’ retirement accounts are treated in a special way
such that their investments are preserved and they have a reasonable
opportunity to recover any losses instead of being forced to realize these
losses pursuant to IRS regulations requiring mandatory withdrawals.
Now, therefore be it resolved that the city council of the city of
Yonkers hereby calls for the temporary suspension of the IRS regulations
requiring mandatory withdrawals from IRS, 401(k)s and other retirement
investment accounts for individuals who have reached age 70½ , and be it
Further resolved that the city council of the city of Yonkers urges
the IRS, the senate and the house of representatives to implement, adopt
and enact the appropriate regulations and or legislation thereby
suspending the IRS regulations requiring mandatory withdrawals from
IRS, 401(k)s and other retirement investment accounts for any and all
individuals who have reached the age of 70½ , and be it
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
13
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of City of Yonkers is hereby
directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to every member of
the Federal Delegation for the City of Yonkers, including but not limited to
Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Congressman Elliot Engel.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
14
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 minute of silence
to invoke God’s guidance and Blessing upon our deliberations.
Minutes of the stated meeting held on November 12, 2008 approved on motion of
Majority Leader Sandy Annabi.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
2
INDEX
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1. SO – LONG HOUSE CONNECTION 5
(6 CLOVER PLACE)
2. RES – SETTLEMENT BOSTWICK (10,000.00) 6
3. RES – AUTHORIZING FUNDING FEDERAL AID 7/8
AND STATE MARCHISELLI PROGRAM
4. RES – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NUMBER OF 9
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS
5. RES - COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS 10
6. RES – REQUESTING THE IRS TO SUSPEND THE 11/13
REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS FROM
401K ACCOUNTS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
3
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH: A NOTICE OF
A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT GREENBURGH TOWN HALL, 177
HILLSIDE AVENUE, GREENBURGH, NEW YORK, 10607 ON WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 10, 2008 AT 8:30PM TO CONSIDER A LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A
LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE SUPPLEMENTARY MULTI FAMILY HOUSING
REGULATIONS AND ADDING A NEW TERM AND DEFINITION TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH.
COPIES ON DESKS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
4
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
5
SPECIAL ORDINANCE
1. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PERMITTING THE PROPERTY
OF 6 CLOVER PLACE. BLOCK 3385 LOT (S) 16 TO MAKE A LONG
HOUSE CONNECTION TO THE CITY'S SANITARY SYSTEM IN
GLADSTONE PLACE. (NO EXPENSE TO THE CITY OF YONKERS).
The City of Yonkers, in City Council convened, hereby ordains and
enacts:
Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to the property owner of 6
CLOVER PLACE., Block 3385 Lot(s) 16 to make a long house sanitary
sewer connection from said lot to a city sanitary sewer in GLADSTONE
PLACE. at his own cost and expense and in accordance with the plan
submitted by THOMAS HAYNES RA.#13761 dated JULY 8, 2008 filed in
the Plumbing Division, subject to the conditions of a Plumbing Permit to
be secured from the Plumbing Division and a street opening permit to be
secured from the City Engineer.
Section 2. This permission is granted under the following terms and
conditions, to wit:
The granting of this permission shall, in no way, free or release the
said owner, or his successors, from the payment of any assessments or
benefits accruing to said lot by reason of the construction of any sanitary
sewer already built, or that hereafter shall be built, to serve the area
within which the lot herein referred to is located.
The cost of construction, maintenance and repairs of said long house
connection shall be the responsibility of the owner of the building served
by the long house connection.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
6
RESOLUTION
2. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Yonkers, in meeting
assembled:
That the settlement by the Corporation Counsel in the amount of
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) of the case entitled MARY and
TINA BOSTWICK, plaintiffs, v. CITY OF YONKERS, defendant; court
index number respectively 07 Civ. 0540; for violations of civil rights
allegedly sustained by plaintiffs in the course of an arrest by City of
Yonkers police officers on October 25, 2005; be and the same hereby is
approved and the Comptroller of the City of Yonkers is directed to draw
his Warrant in the amount of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in
favor of said plaintiffs and their attorney, Emdin and Russell, LLP, payable
to: Emdin and Russell, LLP., attorneys for Mary and Tina Bostwick.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
7
RESOLUTION
3. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING
IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 100 % OF THE FEDERAL AID AND STATE
“MARCHISELLI” PROGRAM AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID PROJECT, AND APPROACHING
FUNDS THEREFORE
WHEREAS, a Project for the Ashburton Avenue Widening:
Warburton Avenue to Yonkers Avenue, PIN 8760.32 (the “Project”) is
eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for
the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of
80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers desires to advance the Project by
making a commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of
preliminary engineering and right-of-way incidental work.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Yonkers City Council, duly convened,
does hereby
RESOLVED, that the Yonkers City Council hereby approves the
above-subject project; and is hereby further
RESOLVED, that the Yonkers City Council hereby authorizes the
City of Yonkers to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and nonfederal
share of the cost of preliminary engineering and right-of-way
incidental work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,759,00.00 is hereby appropriated
and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of
the Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal and non-federal share
costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Yonkers
City Council shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess
amount immediately upon the notification by the Mayor thereof, and it is
further
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
8
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City of Yonkers be and is
hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or
reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or applicable Marchiselli Aid
on behalf of the City of Yonkers with the New York State Department of
Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the
Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the
municipality’s first instance funding of project costs and all Project costs
within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and it is further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the
New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any
necessary Agreements in connection with the Project, and it is further
RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
9
RESOLUTION
4. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 139 OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW
CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NUMBER OF
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
WHEREAS, Chapter 123 of the Code of the City of Yonkers fixes
the maximum number of Commissioners of Deeds that may be appointed
as seven hundred (700) and
WHEREAS, Section 139 of the Executive Law requires the City
Council to bi-annually determine the number of Commissioners of Deeds
to be appointed, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, THAT THE City Council of the City of Yonkers hereby
fixes and determines the number of Commissioners of Deeds in the City of
Yonkers as seven hundred (700), and such number is so fixed and
determined as of January 1, 2009 and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect as of January 1,
2009.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
10
RESOLUTION
5. 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 December 31, 2010.
Agnes Dale Serpa
198 Palisade Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10703
City Of Yonkers RENEWAL
Vilma Petrie
538 Riverdale Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
Law Firm RENEWAL
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
11
RESOLUTION
6. BY MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, COUNCILMEMBERS
McDOW, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE IRS SUSPEND MANDATORY
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM 401K ACCOUNTS FOR THOSE AGED 70½
WHEREAS, the tragic financial events of the past year have had a
profound and lasting impact on our Nation, our State and our City, and
WHEREAS, the stock market has sustained consistent losses such that
many stocks, securities and other investments are at or near all time lows,
and
WHEREAS, countless people, especially senior citizens, have
spent a lifetime saving for their retirement and have relied heavily if not
exclusively on IRA’s, 401(k)s and other retirement investment accounts,
and
WHEREAS, to the great dismay of many individuals their retirement
accounts have suffered profound losses such that the value of those
accounts are a mere fraction of their previous value, and
WHEREAS, at this time of the tragedy every level of government
has undertaken significant steps to express the courage, caring and
compassion that are the hallmarks of our great nation, and
WHEREAS, financial experts and the government officials
responsible for the management of our economy and the financial well
being of our nation all agree that we are experiencing and will continue to
experience in the days, weeks and months to come unprecedented
challenges to our fiscal health and welfare, and
WHEREAS, these same experts and government officials all agree
that the mammoth rescue, recovery and bailout efforts under way will
eventually result in the preservation of the viability of the major financial
institutions and the restoration of the values in these currently depressed
investment accounts, and
WHEREAS, the current IRS requirements mandate that people
reaching age 70½ must take withdrawals from their retirement accounts,
and
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
12
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, the effect of taking these withdrawals now will be to
cause these individuals to realize financial losses that are currently
“paper” or unrealized losses, and
WHEREAS, many of these individuals would rather forego said
withdrawals and defer them to a time in the future when their investment
accounts have stabilized so that they are at or near their previous values,
and
WHEREAS, these people believed that they were investing in a
safe environment but the same financial institutions that enticed them to
trust them with their hard earned money betrayed that trust by engaging in
risky practices and shoddy accounting, and
WHEREAS, it is universally agreed that these innocent investors
did nothing wrong such that they do not deserve to suffer the severe
consequences of the misfeasance and malfeasance of these financial
institutions, and
WHEREAS, senior citizens should not be forced to take mandatory
withdrawals while their accounts are at all time lows, and
WHEREAS, we must do everything within our power to make sure
that our senior citizens’ retirement accounts are treated in a special way
such that their investments are preserved and they have a reasonable
opportunity to recover any losses instead of being forced to realize these
losses pursuant to IRS regulations requiring mandatory withdrawals.
Now, therefore be it resolved that the city council of the city of
Yonkers hereby calls for the temporary suspension of the IRS regulations
requiring mandatory withdrawals from IRS, 401(k)s and other retirement
investment accounts for individuals who have reached age 70½ , and be it
Further resolved that the city council of the city of Yonkers urges
the IRS, the senate and the house of representatives to implement, adopt
and enact the appropriate regulations and or legislation thereby
suspending the IRS regulations requiring mandatory withdrawals from
IRS, 401(k)s and other retirement investment accounts for any and all
individuals who have reached the age of 70½ , and be it
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
13
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of City of Yonkers is hereby
directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to every member of
the Federal Delegation for the City of Yonkers, including but not limited to
Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Congressman Elliot Engel.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
14
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Monday, December 8, 2008
Environmental Policy & Protection Committee Meeting Tuesday December 7th at 7:00pm
Please be advised that I have scheduled an Environmental Policy & Protection Committee Meeting for Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. LEEDS Legislation
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
I am requesting that this meeting be televised.
Please make every effort to attend.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. LEEDS Legislation
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
I am requesting that this meeting be televised.
Please make every effort to attend.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Yonkers IDA Meeting Now Available on YonkersTV
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2008/12/yonkers-industrial-development-agency.html
Editors Note: Meeting in total, including going into Executive Session.
Editors Note: Meeting in total, including going into Executive Session.
Warburton Ave Velocity Project faces Foreclosure.
http://www.lohud.com/article/20081206/NEWS02/812060391/1246/NEWS0224
Editors Note: How much in Tax Breaks Did This Project Get from the Yonkers IDA.?
Editors Note: How much in Tax Breaks Did This Project Get from the Yonkers IDA.?
Friday, December 5, 2008
Public Meeting to Discuss Workforce Housing in Yonkers Monday December 8th at 6:00pm
Dear Friends and Housing advocates,
We are writing to invite you to an important meeting to discuss the development of Workforce Housing in Yonkers. When and Where:
Monday, December 8th, 6:00 PM
Yonkers Riverfront Library, Meeting Room 2-B
(1 Larkin Center in downtown Yonkers, near the Metro North station).
Purpose:
As you may know, there are now two different proposals for a new Affordable Housing Ordinance pending before the City Council's Real Estate Committee. One strong proposal was put forward by Councilmember McDow and City Council President Lesnick back in February; the other proposal was proposed by Mayor Amicone earlier this month. Both draft ordinances are attached.
While McDow-Lesnick and Amicone proposals are very different, we understand that in the coming weeks the Council may seek to reconcile them in a new, compromise ordinance.
To put in mildly, a lot is at stake in these negotiations!
A critical issue is whether future developers of multi-family housing in Yonkers will be required and/or encouraged to include affordable workforce housing in future developments, as a percentage of units constructed.
The provisions of whatever ordinance that is ultimately adopted will have a far-reaching impact on Yonkers and its residents.
Therefore, we believe that citizen participation in the deliberations is critical, and particularly from housing, religious, labor and community organizations concerned about these issues.
At the December 8 meeting, we will review the two ordinances, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each. We will also discuss ideas and strategies for advocating together as a coalition on these issues. Then, having educated ourselves, and armed with information we can participate in a more meaningful way in the Public Hearing and before the City Council.
We are writing to invite you to an important meeting to discuss the development of Workforce Housing in Yonkers. When and Where:
Monday, December 8th, 6:00 PM
Yonkers Riverfront Library, Meeting Room 2-B
(1 Larkin Center in downtown Yonkers, near the Metro North station).
Purpose:
As you may know, there are now two different proposals for a new Affordable Housing Ordinance pending before the City Council's Real Estate Committee. One strong proposal was put forward by Councilmember McDow and City Council President Lesnick back in February; the other proposal was proposed by Mayor Amicone earlier this month. Both draft ordinances are attached.
While McDow-Lesnick and Amicone proposals are very different, we understand that in the coming weeks the Council may seek to reconcile them in a new, compromise ordinance.
To put in mildly, a lot is at stake in these negotiations!
A critical issue is whether future developers of multi-family housing in Yonkers will be required and/or encouraged to include affordable workforce housing in future developments, as a percentage of units constructed.
The provisions of whatever ordinance that is ultimately adopted will have a far-reaching impact on Yonkers and its residents.
Therefore, we believe that citizen participation in the deliberations is critical, and particularly from housing, religious, labor and community organizations concerned about these issues.
At the December 8 meeting, we will review the two ordinances, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each. We will also discuss ideas and strategies for advocating together as a coalition on these issues. Then, having educated ourselves, and armed with information we can participate in a more meaningful way in the Public Hearing and before the City Council.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Governance Meeting Wednesday 3rd December 9:30am
IDA Governance Committee Meeting
Wednesday - December 3, 9:30 a.m.
City Hall
40 South Broadway, Yonkers NY
Mayor's Ceremonial Courtroom
Wednesday - December 3, 9:30 a.m.
City Hall
40 South Broadway, Yonkers NY
Mayor's Ceremonial Courtroom
Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Meeting Wednesday 3rd December 8:30am
Regular Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday - December 3,8:30 a.m.
City Hall
40 South Broadway,
Yonkers NY
Mayor's Reception Room
Wednesday - December 3,8:30 a.m.
City Hall
40 South Broadway,
Yonkers NY
Mayor's Reception Room
Rules Committee Meeting Tonight at 6:30pm
RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
12/2/2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
40 S Broadway
Yonkers , New York 10701
12/2/2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
40 S Broadway
Yonkers , New York 10701
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