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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

According To Council President Lesnicks Newsletter ZAB Meeting Today at 4:00pm

Empire Zone Administrative Board (ZAB at 4:00 pm) are expected to meet on Tuesday, March 31 in the Mayor's Reception Room to take actions enabled by this Zone change.

Letter to the Journal News on Development in Yonkers

http://lohud.com/article/20090331/OPINION/903310311/1246/NEWS0224

Yonkers To Pay More for Fuel Spill

http://lohud.com/article/20090331/NEWS02/903310337/1246/NEWS0224

Monday, March 30, 2009

Cappelli Looking For $4.2 million federal low-interest loan through Yonkers

http://lohud.com/article/20090330/NEWS02/903300354/1246/NEWS0224

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Reminder: River Communities Coalition of Yonkers Community Rally Sunday, March 29th

RCCY

River Communities Coalition of Yonkers

Community Rally

Date: Sunday, March 29th

Time: 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Warburton at Odell Ave.

Save our Neighborhood!

For nearly a decade our community has been abused by developers and mismanaged by City Hall. The results are painfully clear - landslides, sewage spills, destruction of Hudson River wetlands, increased traffic, inadequate parking, empty lots and condemned homes where families generating taxes once lived.

It’s time to come out and tell City Hall:

Let’s Get Greystone Right!

· Enforce of All Building Codes

· Rezone to Low Rise Apartments that don’t require extensive excavation

· Stop homeowner evacuations due to developer blunders

Questions? Call us: 914-912-0509

YONKERS IDA MEETINGS REGULAR BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING Tuesday March 31st at 8:30pm

YONKERS IDA MEETINGS

REGULAR BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
8:30 am
Mayor's Reception Room
City Hall - 40 South Broadway, Yonkers NY

Friday, March 27, 2009

Mayor's Public Hearing on the Empire Zone Changes Monday March 30th 4:00pm



CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

A Public Hearing will be held by the Mayor on Monday, March 30, 2009 at
4:00 P.M. in the Mayors Reception Room, City Hall, 40 South Broadway, Second Floor, Yonkers, New York 10701 in connection with the Mayor’s Message of Necessity to modify boundaries of certain areas within the Yonkers Empire Zone to accommodate future redevelopment and expansion of the Cross County Center and Redevelopment Projects proposed by Struever Fidelco Cappelli LLC for the River Park Center and Cacace Center in the downtown sector of Yonkers. It is proposed that approximately 53.89 zone acres be removed from Area 2; that approximately 47.51 zone acres be added to Area 1; and that approximately 6.39 zone acres be added to Area 3, and provided further that the existing number of 1,235.4 zone acres in the Yonkers Empire Zone (where the maximum acreage allowed under the Act is 1,280 acres) does not change; that there will be no adverse affect on any tax parcels or businesses in the Yonkers Empire Zone; and that the modifications will not affect the distinct and separate contiguous areas within the Yonkers Empire Zone.


JOAN C. DEIERLEIN
City Clerk
Dated: March 21, 2009


Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Civil Service Commission Public Hearing 3/26/2009 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Civil Service Commission Public Hearing
3/26/2009 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701

LEGAL NOTICE
Public Notice
Yonkers Municipal Civil Service Commission


NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the Yonkers Municipal Civil Service Commission of the City of Yonkers, New York will hold a Public Hearing on March 26, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall.

Subject to approval of the Civil Service Commission of the State of New York, the proposed amendments to the Rules and to Appendices “A”, “B” and “C” and of the Rules of the Yonkers Municipal Civil Service Commission, position in the Exempt, Non-Competitive Class and the Unclassified Service within its jurisdiction, be added/deleted/amended and be approved as follows:

DELETE:
EXEMPT
Chief Examiner
Examiner II

DELETE:
NON-COMPETITIVE
Commissioner of Community Development

ADD:
EXEMPT
Inspector General

ADD:
NON-COMPETITIVE
Examiner II
Deputy Inspector General
Assistant to Inspector General
Senior Assistant to Mayor for Legislative Affairs
Exercise Instructor


Dated: March 2009
Yonkers, New York

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING Thursday March 26th at 4:00pm

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
3/26/2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CITY HALL
40 SOUTH BROADWAY
YONKERS, New York 10701

10 Day Comment Period on IDA Macy's and SFC Tax Incentives Now Open

For Those who want to send in written comment on the Macy's or SFC Tax incentives to be awarded by the Yonkers IDA, send your comments to info@yonkersida.com. The 10 day comment period started on Thursday March 19th 2009.

For those who need more information on these applications go to FOIL Yonkers website to download the documents. Here's the link.
http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/2009/03/sfc-and-macys-ida-applications-now.html

For More Information on Yonkers Industrial Development Agency visit their website:
http://www.yonkersida.com/

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Planning Board Special Meeting March 25th at 5:30pm

87 Nepperhan Avenue, Room 320
Yonkers, New York 10701
(914) 377-6555
Fax (914) 377-6552

CITY OF YONKERS Philip A. Amicone, Mayor

PLANNING BOARD Roman Kozicky, Chairman
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA YONKERS, NEW YORK

AGENDA: FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING
BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009
AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE CEREMONIAL COURTROOM, 4TH
FLOOR, YONKERS, NY.

AMENDMENT TO 1. PROPOSED CHANGE TO SWEP COMPREHENSIVE
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT BLOCK: 3415 LOTS: 46,
DEVELOPMENT 50, 52, 54, 56, 94 AND BLOCK: 3455 LOTS: 1-5, 9-13,
PLAN 20, 21, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 66, 70, 75 80, 100 ON
THE PROPERTY KNOWN COLLECTIVELY AS THE SOUTH WESTCHESTER EXECUTIVE PARK
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII § 43-74 D4 (a) OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

WILLIAM NULL, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I/FEIS ACCEPTED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. ADOPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW


SITE PLAN 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED ELIZABETH
REVIEW SETON PEDIATRIC CENTER PROJECT AT BLOCK: 3455 LOT: 14 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 300 CORPORATE BOULEVARD SOUTH PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.

JAMES GLATTHAAR, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I/FEIS ACCEPTED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
C. ADOPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
(SWEP & ESPC REVIEWED TOGETHER)







URBAN RENEWAL 3. REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE YONKERS
CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GETTY SQUARE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND EXTENSION OF RIVERVIEW URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PURSUANT TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW ARTICLE 15 §505

ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING- CLOSED (3/11/09)
B. SEQRA: TYPE I EIS COMPLETE
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW- GETTY SQUARE
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
D. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW- RIVERVIEW
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN

MASTER PLAN 4. REFERRAL AND REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION
FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL ON THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN PURSUANT TO GENERAL CITY LAW § 28 A

ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I EIS COMPLETE
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

ZONING 5. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
AMENDMENT THE ZONING ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I EIS COMPLETE
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW









OFFICIAL 6. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
MAP ACTION PURSUANT TO GENERAL CITY LAW § 29
REGARDING A REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
- ANN STREET
- HENRY HERZ STREET
- JAMES STREET
- JOHN STREET
- ENGINE PLACE
- SCHOOL STREET BETWEEN NEPPERHAN AND
PALISADE AVENUE/ELM STREET
- GUION STREET BETWEEN NEW MAIN STREET AND
THE SITE OF THE PROPOSED NEW DETENTION
FACILITY AT CACACE JUSTICE CENTER
A. SEQRA: TYPE I EIS COMPLETE
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL

PRELIMINARY 23. PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE
SITE PLAN PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW OFFICE
REVIEW BUILDING AT BLOCK: 5070 LOT: 50 ON THE PROPERTY
KNOWN AS 1025 AKA 999 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE (FORMER LORAL BUILDING) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

JAMES VENERUSO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW



More Information on Empire Zone Tax Credits in New York State

Dollar Amounts of Empire Zone Tax Credits: Scroll Down to Bottom of List for Yonkers
http://blog.syracuse.com/news/EZTaxCreditAmounts2005.pdf


And Here's the SCAM

http://blog.syracuse.com/news/2007/06/anatomy_of_yet_another_empire.html

Board of Contract and Supply (BOCS) Monthly Meeting Wednesday March 25th at 10:30am

Board of Contract and Supply (BOCS)
Monthly Meeting
3/25/2009 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mayor's Reception Room
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701


Agenda Not Available at time of posting

Empire Zone Documents now Available on FOIL Yonkers Website

http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/2009/03/total-businesses-certified-in-yonkers.html

http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/2009/03/unapproved-minutes-of-yonkers-empire.html

Riverview II Yonkers gets County Affordable Housing Money

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/22/realestate/22wczone.html?ref=realestate

Monday, March 23, 2009

SPECIAL WORK SESSION OF THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 AT 7PM IN THE CREMONIAL COURT ROOM

MEETING AGENDA

FOR A SPECIAL WORK SESSION OF THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 AT 7PM IN THE CREMONIAL COURT ROOM, 4TH FLOOR, CITY HALL


BOARD
DISCUSSION

1. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF THE PROPOSAL TO RESTORE THE FACADES AND CONSTRUCT AN APARTMENT BUILDING AND PARKING GARAGE AT:

ADDRESS BLOCK LOT
6-8 WELLS AVENUE 2017 24
52-54 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 24
50 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 23
48 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 22
46 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 21
44 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 20

IN THE PHILIPSE MANOR HISTORIC DISTRICT

G:\Dept\Landmarks Board\LPB 309 AgendaB .doc

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS Tuesday March 24th at 8pm

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
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 March 10, 2009 and special meeting held
on March 18, 2009 approved on motion of Majority Leader Sandy Annabi.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
2
INDEX
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1. LOCAL LAW EMPIRE ZONE BOUNDERIES 5/6
NEW BUSINESS
2. RESO. INSPECTOR GENERAL REVIEW 7/8
3. RESO. COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS 9/10
4. RESO. EARTH HOUR REQUEST 11/12
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
3
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM: ASSEMBLYMAN SPANO AKNOWLEDGEING RECEIPT OF
COUNCILS RESOLUTION NO. 35-2009 (PILOT ARANGEMENTS)
ON DESKS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
4
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
5
OLD BUSINESS
LOCAL LAW
1. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
A LOCAL LAW TO MODIFY THE REDESIGNATION OF CERTAIN
AREAS WITHIN THE YONKERS EMPIRE ZONE ESTABLISHED UNDER
ARTICLE 18-B OF THE GENERAL MUNCIPAL LAW ENTITLED “NEW
YORK STATE EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT ZONE ACT”
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 18-B of the New York State General
Municipal Law, as amended (the “Act”), the Yonkers City Council
authorized, pursuant to Local Law No. 3-1987 adopted on February 23,
1988, the submission and execution of the final application for designation
of certain areas in the City of Yonkers (the “City”) as an Economic
Development Zone within the meaning of the Act, and such designation
was approved by the New York State Commissioner of Economic
Development (the “Commissioner”) for an Economic Development Zone
(now known as an Empire Zone), which application was amended by
Local 13-1989 and Local Law 1-1992 and approved by the Commissioner;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized, pursuant to Local Law 1-
2002, the submission of proposed revised and expanded boundaries for
the Yonkers Empire Zone to the Commissioner and received approval
from the Commissioner for its revised and expanded boundaries in
accordance with Section 969(c) of the Act, effective as of March 12, 2002;
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with certain amendments made to the
Act by Chapter 63, Laws of 2005 and Chapter 161, Laws of 2005, the City
was required to re-configure its existing zone acreage into three “distinct
and separate contiguous” areas (the “Re-designation”) subject to the
approval of the Commissioner and the N.Y.S. Empire Zones Designation
Board (the “State Board”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized, pursuant to Local Law
No. 8-2005 adopted on December 29, 2005, that the Re-designation,
submitted by the Yonkers Empire Administrative Board (the “Board”) be
submitted to the Commissioner and State Board for their approval; and
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
6
LOCAL LAW (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, certain technical corrections to the schedules attached
to the Re-designation contained in Local Law No. 8-2005 were submitted
to the City Council and filed with the Secretary of State on April 11, 2007,
which corrections did not change the boundaries or the distinct and
separate contiguous areas of the Yonkers Empire Zone; and
WHEREAS, it is desirous that certain modifications be made to the
boundaries constituting the Re-designation and contained in Local Law
No. 8-2005 to accommodate future redevelopment and expansion of the
Cross County Center and Redevelopment Projects proposed by Struever
Fidelco Cappelli LLC for the River Park Center and Cacace Center in the
downtown sector of Yonkers,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council of the
City of Yonkers:
Section 1. The minor modifications to the boundaries of the Redesignation
as presented to the City Council, as set forth in Exhibit A
attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved, provided
that the modified Re-designation shall show that approximately 53.89
zone acres be removed from Area 2; that approximately 47.51 zone acres
be added to Area 1; and that approximately 6.39 zone acres be added to
Area 3, and provided further that the existing number of 1,235.4 zone
acres in the Yonkers Empire Zone (where the maximum acreage allowed
under the Act is 1,280 acres) does not change; that there will be no
adverse affect on any tax parcels or businesses in the Yonkers Empire
Zone; and that the modifications will not affect the distinct and separate
contiguous areas within the Yonkers Empire Zone.
Section 2. Local Law 8-2005 is hereby amended to reflect the
minor modification to the Re-designation as set forth in this Local Law and
shall take effect upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State as
provided by Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
Section 3. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon its
enactment into law.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
7
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION
2. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers facilitates economic development
through its Office of Economic Development, Empire Zones Office,
Empowerment Zone, Community Development Agency, Industrial
Development Agency, Parking Authority and other entities; and
WHEREAS, developers of commercial, residential and mixed use
projects frequently seek approval from the City Council, the Planning
Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Landmarks Board or other
bodies; and
WHEREAS, during the approval process developers frequently
make promises to the community and the approving entities as to the
physical social and economic aspects of the proposed projects including
but not limited to women and minority hiring, Yonkers First provisions for
hiring and procurement, affordable housing, energy conservation, historic
preservation, and other community benefits; and
WHEREAS, some of the government programs on the city, state
and federal levels have certain secondary goals and objectives intended
to benefit the community and many use demographic statistics to
demonstrate economic need as a predicate to the funding; and
WHEREAS, some members of the community have questioned
whether promises made by developers are indeed carried out and have
urged the City Council to review selected projects and suggest a model for
oversight in the public arena; and
WHEREAS, as the guardians of the public interest, the City Council
of Yonkers seeks to increase accountability and responsibility in all
organizations and agencies which receive approvals or grants or other
funds from the City, so as to ensure the taxpayers in Yonkers that the
funds are being used appropriately and for the public benefit, and
WHEREAS, under City Charter §C7-2A, the City Council
possesses the power to direct the Department of the Inspector General to
conduct any review that the Council deems appropriate, and under
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
8
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
Charter §C7-2D the Inspector General’s jurisdictions extends to any entity
that receives money or benefits from the City.
THEREFORE, be it resolved, to ensure that appropriate
safeguards are now in place, the City Council directs the Inspector
General to perform a review of various development projects in Yonkers:
starting with Mulford Gardens/HOPE VI and Ridge Hill with input from the
Council and the community and to report back to the Council and the
community his findings and recommendations as to whether mandates as
outlined and approved in any and all legal documents and binding
agreements-including, but not limited to project findings and/or land
disposition agreements-have been met or are to be met at an appropriate
time during the course of the projects development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council directs the
Inspector General to develop an ongoing oversight program to monitor
developers and other entities that receive approvals and grant funding
from the City of Yonkers, and that the details of the oversight program
developed by the Inspector General are communicated to the City
Council. Once a report is issue by the Inspector General, the Council will
have at least one public hearing to review the findings.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its enactment into law.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
9
RESOLUTION
3. 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 April 30, 2011
Maria Rendina
10 Greenway Terrace North
Mahopac, New York 10541
Municipal Housing RENEWAL
Catherine Jones
199A Powell Avenue
Bronx, New York
Municipal Housing RENEWAL
Terrie Jackson
39 Orchard Street
Yonkers, New York 10701
Municipal Housing RENEWAL
Jannine Ferraiola
7 Heck Road
Garrerville, New York 10923
Municipal Housing RENEWAL
Michael DeFlorio
11 Richard Drive
Mahopac, New York 10541
Municipal Housing RENEWAL
`
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
10
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
Debra Rose Kayal
60 Odin Ct.
Yorktown heights, New York 10598
Legislative Aide NEW
Jessica Alyse Arco
538 Riverdale Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
Law Firm NEW
Miriam Forte
375 kneeland Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10704
Yonkers Public Schools RENEWAL
Albert Shamsid-Deen
33 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Insurance Broker RENEWAL
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
11
RESOLUTION
4. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, the effects global warming have become increasingly
evident and concerns for its effects on wildlife, environment, sea levels,
and human health have increased; and
WHEREAS, World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses,
governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights and
switch off unused appliances for one hour, Earth Hour, on March 28, 2009
from 8:30 to 9:30 pm in order to make a global statement of concern about
climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions; and
WHEREAS, the number of participants will be tallied and presented
at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009 with the
hopes of meeting the World Wildlife Funds goal of one billion participants;
and
WHEREAS, 1,429 cities and towns in 80 countries, including New
York City have already committed to participate in Earth Hour 2009 as part
of a global display against climate change; and
WHEREAS, The Yonkers City Council is committed to supplying
the city with clean energy, promoting sustainable growth, and finding new
strategies to reduce carbon emissions, conserve energy thus reducing
global warming;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Yonkers City
Council will officially register the City with the World Wildlife Foundation as
a participant in Earth Hour;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
exterior lights of city hall be turned off for one hour on March 28 2009,
from 8:30 to 9:30 pm as a symbol of the City’s participation in Earth Hour
and a show of support for the fight against global warming.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
12
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, the effects global warming have become increasingly
evident and concerns for its effects on wildlife, environment, sea levels,
and human health have increased; and
WHEREAS, World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses,
governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights and
switch off unused appliances for one hour, Earth Hour, on March 28, 2009
from 8:30 to 9:30 pm in order to make a global statement of concern about
climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions; and
WHEREAS, the number of participants will be tallied and presented
at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009 with the
hopes of meeting the World Wildlife Funds goal of one billion participants;
and
WHEREAS, 1,429 cities and towns in 80 countries, including New
York City have already committed to participate in Earth Hour 2009 as part
of a global display against climate change; and
WHEREAS, The Yonkers City Council is committed to supplying
the city with clean energy, promoting sustainable growth, and finding new
strategies to reduce carbon emissions, conserve energy thus reducing
global warming;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Yonkers City
Council will officially register the City with the World Wildlife Foundation as
a participant in Earth Hour;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
exterior lights of city hall be turned off for one hour on March 28 2009,
from 8:30 to 9:30 pm as a symbol of the City’s participation in Earth Hour
and a show of support for the fight against global warming.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
13
COMMITTEE REPORTS

Municipal Operations Committee Meeting March 24th 6pm

Municipal Operations Committee Meeting
3/24/2009 6:00 PM
Council Chambers, 4th Floor
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701

Please be advised that a Municipal Operations Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00pm in the City Council Chambers, 4th floor.

The following items will be on the agenda:

1. A review of the New York State Comptrollers Audit on the IDA and subsequent responses by the Administration.

2. Misc. - to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.


It has been requested that this meeting be televised.

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009 AT 7PM

MEETING AGENDA

FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009 AT 7PM IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 406, CITY HALL

C
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
1. REVIEW AND VOTE ON THE INSTALLATION OF SKYLIGHTS AT 15 DELLWOOD CIRCLE, BLOCK 5587, LOT: 22 IN THE CEDAR KNOLLS HISTORIC DISTRICT

CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
2. REVIEW AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A FLAT ROOF WITH RAILINGS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS AT 575 NORTH BROADWAY, BLOCK: 2138, LOT: 1 AKA THE FORMER TAYLOR/ANDRUS RESIDENCE.

CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
3. REVIEW AND VOTE ON THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FRONT DOOR AT 51 DELLWOOD CIRCLE, BLOCK: 5587, LOT: 39 IN THE CEDAR KNOLLS HISTORIC DISTRICT

DEMOLITION
PERMIT REVIEW
4. REVIEW OF A PERMIT TO DEMOLISH A HOUSE AND GARAGE AT 7 HILLWOOD PLACE A/K/A 78 GRASSY LANE TO DETERMINE THE WORTHINENSS OF LANDMARKING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER DATED JUNE 6, 2008.


DEMOLITION
PERMIT REVIEW
5. REVIEW OF A PERMIT TO DEMOLISH A HOUSE AT 339 TUCKAHOE ROAD AKA 373 TUCKAHOE ROAD, BLOCK: 4001, LOT: 214 TO DETERMINE THE WORTHINENSS OF LANDMARKING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER DATED JUNE 6, 2008.

BOARD
MINUTES
6. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
JANUARY 7, 2009.

BOARD
MINUTES
7. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
FEBRUARY 4, 2009.



STAFF
REPORT 8. REPORT ON THE HISTORIC BUILIDING INVENTORY
SURVEY AND OTHER HISTORIC PRESERVATION ISSUES.

G:\Dept\Landmarks Board\LPB 309 Agendab .doc

Real Estate Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM

Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.

The following items will be on the Agenda:

1. Resolution - special use permit - 15 Grassy Sprain Road - utility substation (Con Edison).

2. General Ordinance - amending General Ordinance No. 24-1968 as readopted, confirmed, reenacted and reaffirmed by General Ordinance No. 39-1970 (commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Yonkers) and the zoning map by correcting said map by changing the zone classification of Lot 46 in Block 2146 also known as 382 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY, from its present residential zone district classification to a “B” zone district classification

We ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to their departments.

Thank you,

Chuck Lesnick

Council President, Co-chair

Patricia D. McDow

Councilmember, Co-chair

Sunday, March 22, 2009

In Yonkers the Sewage Sluice Gates Open Today

http://www.lohud.com/article/2009903200377

http://yonkerstribune.typepad.com/yonkers_tribune/2009/03/planned-treated-sewage-discharge-sunday.html

City Sued over 87 Nepperhan Ave, A Publically Owned Building

http://lohud.com/article/20090322/NEWS02/903220337/1246/NEWS0224

5-2 ON Empire Zone Changes

http://lohud.com/article/20090322/NEWS02/903220338/1246/NEWS0224

RCCY Community Rally March 29th at 1:00pm Warburton Ave at Odell Ave

RCCY

River Communities Coalition of Yonkers

Community Rally

Date: Sunday, March 29th

Time: 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Warburton at Odell Ave.

Save our Neighborhood!

For nearly a decade our community has been abused by developers and mismanaged by City Hall. The results are painfully clear - landslides, sewage spills, destruction of Hudson River wetlands, increased traffic, inadequate parking, empty lots and condemned homes where families generating taxes once lived.

It’s time to come out and tell City Hall:

Let’s Get Greystone Right!

· Enforce of All Building Codes

· Rezone to Low Rise Apartments that don’t require extensive excavation

· Stop homeowner evacuations due to developer blunders

Questions? Call us: 914-912-0509





RCCY

River Communities Coalition of Yonkers

Rally to Save Greystone!

Save the Date: March 29th 1:00 p.m. Warburton Ave at Odell Ave



It’s simple – lower, less dense structures require less excavation thereby reducing the risk of further landslides, construction failures and sewage line collapses.

RCCY has spent years making the case to rezone our neighborhood – and the Yonkers Planning Board agrees – but before it can go into effect, this proposal must be voted on and approved by a majority of the City Council.

RCCY urges you to show your support for rezoning by contacting those officials opposed or unwilling to commit to the passage of this critical measure.

Contact These Elected Officials Now:

Chuck Lesnick - City Council President 914-377-6060

email at: chuck.lesnick@YonkersNY.gov

Let the Council President know that you support the Yonkers City Planning Board’s recommendation to down-zone Upper Warburton Avenue from high-rises (A zone) and that you seek his support on this important health & safety measure and expect action on this item without further delay.



Sandy Annabi - City Council–Majority Leader 914-377-6312

email at: Sandy.Annabi@Yonkersny.gov

Let her know that you support the Yonkers City Planning Board’s recommendation to down-zone Upper Warburton Avenue from high-rises (A zone) and seek her support on this important measure to protect the overwhelming majority of homeowners and residents in this area.



Liam McLaughlin - City Council–Minority Leader 914-377-6314

email at: Liam.McLaughlin@Yonkersny.gov

Let him know that you support the Yonkers City Planning Board’s recommendation to down-zone Upper Warburton Avenue from high-rises (A zone) and seek his support on this important measure to protect the overwhelming majority of homeowners and residents in this area.



John Murtagh - City Council–Bronxville/Crestwood 914-377-6314

email at: John.Murtagh@Yonkersny.gov

Let him know that you support the Yonkers City Planning Board’s recommendation to down-zone Upper Warburton Avenue from high-rises (A zone) and seek his support on this important measure to protect the overwhelming majority of homeowners and residents in this area.

Friday, March 20, 2009

SFC and Macy's Tax Incentives Now on FOIL Yonkers Website

http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/2009/03/sfc-and-macys-ida-applications-now.html

New Proposed Empire Zone Changes in Yonkers for Cross County Center and SFC now available on FOIL Yonkers Website

http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-proposed-empire-zone-changes-in.html

Special Meeting of The Yonkers City Council March 21st at 9:00am


AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
SPECIAL
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2009



TIME: _______


PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK

DISTRICT
2 MAJORITY LEADER 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

I, THE UNDERSIGNED PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO RULE 1 (2) OF THE CITY COUNCIL RULES, DO HEREBY CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2009 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOURTH FLOOR, CITY HALL, YONKERS, NEW YORK AT 9:00 A.M.. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:

TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:

1. A LOCAL LAW TO MODIFY THE REDESIGNATION OF CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE YONKERS EMPIRE ZONE ESTABLISHED UNDER ARTICLE 18-B OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW ENTITLED “NEW YORK STATE EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT ZONE ACT”.

2. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL.


CHUCK LESNICK
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Public Hearing Cancelled For Tomorrow Friday March 20th 2009

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
OF PUBLIC HEARING


CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

A Public Hearing will be held by the Mayor on Friday, March 20, 2009 at
4:00 P.M. in the Mayors Reception Room, City Hall, 40 South Broadway, Second Floor, Yonkers, New York 10701 in connection with the Mayor’s Message of Necessity to modify boundaries of certain areas within the Yonkers Empire Zone to accommodate future redevelopment and expansion of the Cross County Center and Redevelopment Projects proposed by Struever Fidelco Cappelli LLC for the River Park Center and Cacace Center in the downtown sector of Yonkers. It is proposed that approximately 53.89 zone acres be removed from Area 2; that approximately 47.51 zone acres be added to Area 1; and that approximately 6.39 zone acres be added to Area 3, and provided further that the existing number of 1,235.4 zone acres in the Yonkers Empire Zone (where the maximum acreage allowed under the Act is 1,280 acres) does not change; that there will be no adverse affect on any tax parcels or businesses in the Yonkers Empire Zone; and that the modifications will not affect the distinct and separate contiguous areas within the Yonkers Empire Zone.


JOAN C. DEIERLEIN
City Clerk
Dated: March 18, 2009

IDA Public Hearing Today at 5:30pm

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Macy's Retail Holdings & SFC
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm
Mayor's Recpetion Room
City Hall - 40 South Broadway, Yonkers NY

Monday, March 16, 2009

Special City Council Meeting to be held Wednesday at 5:30pm

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009



TIME: _______


PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK

DISTRICT
2 MAJORITY LEADER 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

I, THE UNDERSIGNED PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO RULE 1 (2) OF THE CITY COUNCIL RULES, DO HEREBY CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOURTH FLOOR, CITY HALL, YONKERS, NEW YORK AT 5:30 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:

TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:

1. A LOCAL LAW TO MODIFY THE REDESIGNATION OF CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE YONKERS EMPIRE ZONE ESTABLISHED UNDER ARTICLE 18-B OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW ENTITLED “NEW YORK STATE EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT ZONE ACT”.

2. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL.


CHUCK LESNICK
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Conflicted Commissioner Resigns From Board in NYC

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/16/nyregion/16stark.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion

Real Estate Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 6:00pm

Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.

The following items will be on the Agenda:

1. Local Law – to modify the redesignation of certain areas within the Yonkers Empire Zone established under Article 18-B of the General Municipal Law entitled “New York State Empire Development Zone Act”

2. Finalization of language:
* Resolution - directing the Inspector General to perform a review of specific development projects in Yonkers, starting with; Mulford Gardens/HOPE VI, and Ridge Hill.

3. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.

We ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to their departments.

The Inspector General has also been invited to attend.

**NOTE: After a briefing by the Administration and public discussion on item # 1, we anticipate that at a Special Meeting will be called for Wednesday, March 18 at 5:30 PM.

The Mayor has scheduled a Public Hearing in anticipation of the Council’s vote on Friday, March 20 at 4:00 PM in the Mayor’s Reception Room.

Yonkers City Council Seeks More Power over Development

http://lohud.com/article/20090316/NEWS02/903160344/1246/NEWS0224

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

City Of Yonkers Planning Board Regular Meeting Wednesday March 11th at 5:30pm

87 Nepperhan Avenue, Room 320
Yonkers, New York 10701
(914) 377-6555
Fax (914) 377-6552

CITY OF YONKERS Philip A. Amicone, Mayor

PLANNING BOARD Roman Kozicky, Chairman
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA YONKERS, NEW YORK

AGENDA: FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING
BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11,
2009 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
CITY HALL, 4TH FLOOR, YONKERS, NY.

PLEASE NOTE: ANY MATTER REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE
HEARD AFTER 7 P.M. ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC COMMENT.
MINUTES:
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING BOARD
MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 11, 2009.
2. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING AND WORK
SESSION HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2009.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
REVIEW EQUIPMENT STORAGE LOT AT BLOCK: 3285 LOT: 205 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 115 AUSTIN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

SANDRA ROGOLINO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

ZONING 4. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE REGARDING A PROPOSED GENERAL ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT AMENDING THE CITY OF YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO BULK OF DETACHED SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS AND USES

A. SEQRA: TO BE DETERMINED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW


SITE PLAN 5. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED AUTOMOTIVE
REVIEW REPAIR STATION AT BLOCK: 2051 LOT: 5 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 264 NEPPERHAN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

ANDREW ROMANO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

SPECIAL USE 6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR THE PROPOSED LEGALIZATION OF A GAS
PLAN REVIEW STATION CONVENIENCE STORE AND 24 HOUR USE AT
BLOCK: 6237 LOT: 1 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 931 MCLEAN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.

ANDREW BALINT, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING- CLOSED
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

SPECIAL USE 7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
PERMIT/ SITE THE PROPOSED LEGALIZATION OF A GAS
PLAN REVIEW STATION CONVENIENCE STORE SERVICE STATION
AND CAR WASH AT BLOCK: 2067 LOT: 69 ON THE
PROPERTY KNOWN AS 360 NEPPERHAN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.

ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING- CLOSED
B. SEQRA: TYPE I ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

BRIEFING 8. BRIEFING ON THE PROPOSED STRUEVER, FIDELCO,
CAPPELLI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
ALFRED DEL BELLO AND JOHN SACCARDI
REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL


BRIEFING/ 9. BRIEFING ON THE CONSTRUCTION NOISE ANALYSIS HILLVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED NEW YORK CITY HILLVIEW
RESERVOIR DEIS RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS AT BLOCK: 8002
LOT: 1; ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 CENTRAL
PARK AVENUE

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION, REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL

AMENDMENT TO 10. PROPOSED CHANGE TO SWEP COMPREHENSIVE
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT BLOCK: 3415 LOTS: 46,
DEVELOPMENT 50, 52, 54, 56, 94 AND BLOCK: 3455 LOTS: 1-5, 9-13,
PLAN 20, 21, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 66, 70, 75 80, 100 ON
THE PROPERTY KNOWN COLLECTIVELY AS THE SOUTH WESTCHESTER EXECUTIVE PARK
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII § 43-74 D4 (a) OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

WILLIAM NULL, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I/FEIS ACCEPTED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. ADOPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS

SITE PLAN 11. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED ELIZABETH
REVIEW SETON PEDIATRIC CENTER PROJECT AT BLOCK: 3455 LOT: 14 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 300 CORPORATE BOULEVARD SOUTH PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.

JAMES GLATTHAAR, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I/FEIS ACCEPTED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
REVIEW/AFFORDABLE APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 43 UNIT RESIDENTIAL
HOUSING BUILDING AT BLOCK: 3570 LOTS: 11, 13, 15, 16 & 18 ON
APPLICATION THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1189 WARBURTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE XV OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL

A. SEQRA: TBD
LEAD AGENCY: TBD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW


SITE PLAN 13. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED 4 FAMILY HOUSE
REVIEW AT BLOCK: 2364 LOTS: 36-38 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 19 BURHANS AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

BRUNO PIETROSANTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

SITE PLAN 14. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW TRANSPORTATION SERVICE BUSINESS AT BLOCK: 2013 LOT: 20 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 24 ASHBURTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

BRUNO PIETROSANTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

SPECIAL USE 15. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
PERMIT/ SITE A PROPOSED COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
PLAN REVIEW/ (CHILDREN’S VILLAGE) AT BLOCK: 133 LOTS: 18 & 19
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 179 VALENTINE LANE PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.

JOHN KIRKPATRICK, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

SITE PLAN 16. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED OFFICE AND
REVIEW STORAGE ADDITION AT BLOCK: 2077 LOTS: 15 & 16 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 50 ORCHARD STREET PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

EDWARD WEINSTEIN, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW



SITE PLAN 17. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SIDEWALK AND
REVIEW AWNING AT BLOCK: 3415 LOT: 54 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 5 ODELL PLAZA PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

NEW BUSINESS:
URBAN RENEWAL/ 18. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION ON THE PROPOSED
PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENTS TO THE GETTY SQUARE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PURSUANT TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW ARTICLE 15 §505

ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: TYPE I EIS COMPLETE
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

MASTER PLAN 19. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION ON THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN PURSUANT TO GENERAL CITY LAW § 28 A

ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I EIS COMPLETE
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

ZONING 20. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
AMENDMENT THE ZONING ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I EIS COMPLETE
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW







OFFICIAL 21. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
MAP ACTION PURSUANT TO GENERAL CITY LAW § 29
REGARDING A REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
- ANN STREET
- HENRY HERZ STREET
- JAMES STREET
- JOHN STREET
- ENGINE PLACE
- SCHOOL STREET BETWEEN NEPPERHAN AND
PALISADE AVENUE/ELM STREET
- GUION STREET BETWEEN NEW MAIN STREET AND
THE SITE OF THE PROPOSED NEW DETENTION
FACILITY AT CACACE JUSTICE CENTER
A. SEQRA: TYPE I EIS COMPLETE
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL

SITE PLAN 22. SITE PLAN REVIEW TO LEGALIZE 2 EXISTING
REVIEW DRIVEWAYS AT BLOCK: 2454 LOT: 23 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 110 SHONNARD PLACE (SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

PETER HELMES, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

PRELIMINARY 23. PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE
SITE PLAN PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW OFFICE
REVIEW BUILDING AT BLOCK: 5070 LOT: 50 ON THE PROPERTY
KNOWN AS 1025 AKA 999 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE (FORMER LORAL BUILDING) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE

JAMES VENERUSO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW

MASTER PLAN 24. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION ON THE PROPOSED
ALEXANDER STREET MASTER PLAN PURSUANT TO GENERAL CITY LAW § 28 A

CITY OF YONKERS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT STAFF
REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I EIS COMPLETE
LEAD AGENCY: CDA
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW


OTHER
BUSINESS 25. COMMUNICATIONS
26. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY


CITY COUNCIL CITY OF YONKERS MEETING TUESADY AT 8:00pm

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
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 February 27, 2009 approved on motion of
Majority Leader Sandy Annabi.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
2
INDEX
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1. S.O. – FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANT - $2,000,000. 6
2. S. O. – GRANT – UNTERMYER PARK - $240,000 7
3. RES. – GRANT AGREEMENT – FIRE DEPT. 8
4. RES. – GRANT AGREEMENT – UNTERMYER PK. 9
5. RES. – SETTLEMENT - IRVING ($750.00) 10
6. RES. – SETTLEMENT - McLAUGHLIN ($3,738.87) 11
7. RES. – COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS 12
8. RES. – PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES 13/15
9. HON. – ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 16/17
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
3
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
From the Yonkers Planning Board, dated February 25, 2009 , Notice of
Completion – Final Environmental Impact Statement – Proposed Change
to the South Westchester Executive Park Comprehensive Development
Plan/Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center Site Plan, Yonkers, New York.
DISTRIBUTED TO COUNCIL 3/3/2009
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
4
COMMUNICATIONS
RECEIVED FROM BENNETT KIELSON STORCH DeSANTIS, THE
GOVERNMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF O’CONNOR DAVIES
MUNNS & DOBBINS, LLP, THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING, JUNE 30, 2008.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
5
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
6
SPECIAL ORDINANCE
1. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF YONKERS GRANT
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009.
The City of Yonkers hereby ordains and enacts:
Section 1: The City’s Grant Budget for fiscal year 2008/2009 is
hereby amended by increasing revenues and appropriations for the Fire
Department for a grant from NYS Homeland Security Office for the
purchase supplies and expenditures of Overtime to prepare for
catastrophic events.
Increase Estimated Revenues
NYS Homeland & Security 049-G07-3445-3445 $2,000,000
Increase Appropriation
Fire Dept. – Overtime 049-G07-3445-0198 950,000
Equipment 049-G07-3445-0250 1,045,000
Misc. Supplies 049-G07-3445-0313 5,000
Section 2: The unencumbered balance of such appropriation
equals or exceeds the estimated expenditures the City requires for such
purpose during the remainder of the budget year.
Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
7
SPECIAL ORDINANCE
2. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF YONKERS GRANT
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009.
The City of Yonkers hereby ordains and enacts:
Section 1: The City’s Grant Budget for fiscal year 2008/2009 is
hereby amended by increasing revenues and appropriations for the Parks
Department for a grant from NYS Parks and Recreation, for the expenses
relating to upgrading Untermyer Park Carriage Trail.
Increase Estimated Revenues
NYS Parks & Recreation 049-G18-7188-8450 $200,000
Grant Cash Match 049-G18-7188-3200 40,000
Increase Appropriation
Parks Dept. – Special Projects 049-G18-7188-0496 $240,000
Section 2: The unencumbered balance of such appropriation
equals or exceeds the estimated expenditures the City requires for such
purpose during the remainder of the budget year.
Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
8
RESOLUTION
3. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Homeland Security, has
awarded the City of Yonkers an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
Grant, in the amount of 2 million dollars ($2,000,000), in order to enhance
its ability to respond to acts of terrorism and plan for catastrophic training
and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the term of this UASI grant is from July 1, 2007 until
June 30, 2010, with no matching funds provided by the City of Yonkers;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Yonkers is hereby authorized
to execute such agreement with the New York State Office of Homeland
Security, for a term of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010, in order to provide
such funds to the Fire Department of the City of Yonkers;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City
of Yonkers is hereby authorized to execute the UASI grant agreement with
New York State Office of Homeland Security, for the purchase of
equipment and the planning and training of the Yonkers Fire Departments
to respond to acts of terrorism, with the total amount of the award at
$2,000,000; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
9
RESOLUTION
4. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Yonkers City Council, that August J.
Cambria, as Commissioner of the Department of Parks, Recreation and
Conservation, is hereby authorized to apply for and accept grant funds
from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation, in accordance with the provisions of the Recreation Trails
Program, to continue the restoration work in Untermyer Park’s Historic
Carriage Trail, the grant is in the amount of $200,000, with $40,000
coming from matching funds from the City of Yonkers, which would be
requested in next years CIP Budget; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
10
RESOLUTION
5. 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
seven hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($750.00) of the action entitled,
"Steven Irving, (residing at 220 East 67th St., New York, NY 10065)
plaintiffs against The City of Yonkers Police Department and Lt. Frank
Coriello, Defendants", for property damage arising out of an accident
alleging that his vehicle was damaged by a Yonkers police vehicle, 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 seven hundred and fifty
dollars and no cents ($750.00) to Steven G. Irving, 220 East 67th Street,
New York, New York 10065.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
11
RESOLUTION
6. 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 THREE
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT and 87/100 DOLLARS
($3,738.87) of the action entitled, "ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
A/S/O DEBBIE MCLAUGHLIN, residing at 51 Crotty Avenue, Yonkers,
New York 10701 plaintiff, against THE CITY OF YONKERS, Defendant",
for property damage arising out of an incident on the 26th day of January,
2008 in which it is alleged that a Yonkers Sewer Department truck
proceeding on Cross-Hill Avenue in the City of Yonkers, struck and pulled
down a tree limb overhanging the street and that limb landed on the
claimant’s subrogor’s vehicle which was also proceeding on Cross-Hill
Avenue, 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 THREE
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT and 87/100 DOLLARS
($3,738.87) in favor of said plaintiff and its attorneys, Carl S. Young &
Associates.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
12
RESOLUTION
7. 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 April 30, 2011
Peter Harris
1470 Midland Avenue Apt.50
Yonkers, New York 10704
Real Estate Broker RENEWAL
Lema L. Boroff
40 Morrow Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10701
Law RENEWAL
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
13
RESOLUTION
8. COUNCILMEMBER BARBATO; COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK,
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW, GRONOWSKI AND MURTAGH:
WHEREAS, for decades the City of Yonkers struggled to attract
potential developers to invest in our city, and
WHEREAS, was this no where more evident then in attempts to jump
start redevelopment and overall revitalization of our waterfront and downtown
area, and
WHEREAS, only in recent years have we seen a number of projects
moved from the drawing board to the approval process to fruition, and
WHEREAS, in order to spur on such development, the City
Administration acting through its Industrial Development Agency offered
prospective developers a number of significant benefits including, but not limited
to, very favorable Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) arrangements in
accordance with section 858(15) of the General Municipal Law, and
WHEREAS, while these PILOT arrangements may have been necessary
to spur on the initial private investment in the revitalization of our waterfront and
downtown areas, this may no longer be the case, and
WHEREAS, while PILOTS are not to be discounted as an important
development and redevelopment tool for any municipal government, it is
important that any PILOT be controlled so as not to 'give away the proverbial
store', most especially at a time when the potential for much needed new
revenue sources are so necessary to the fiscal health of our city; specifically, to
maintain city services and, especially, to add additional dollars to our already
cash strapped school system without further burdening our homeowners, and
WHEREAS, in addition to the financial burden created by these
developments there has also been an overwhelming amount of complaints
from tenants living in Federal, State and/or locally funded (YIDA, MHA,
HUD funded) buildings that have been made possible by PILOT
arrangements in regard to sub-standard living and maintenance conditions
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
14
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, in many instances the developer/owner of the
property is enjoying the benefits of tax abatements and other monetary
benefits while failing to meet local code requirements, and putting the
health, safety and welfare of the occupants and the general public in
jeopardy,
WHEREAS, because the Local Municipal Legislative Body is
charged with approving and adopting the Municipality’s Budget and Tax
Roll it only makes sense to provide the Local Municipal Legislative Body
with the authority to determine the need for such incentives as well as the
Municipality’s actual ability to extend the same benefits to
developers/owners while maintaining fiscal accountability to the
Municipality’s citizens and taxpayers.
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish this important balance between
spurring on development and redevelopment and sound fiscal policy, a policy of
control in the hands of the local legislative body should be added to section
858(15) of the General Municipal Law as it pertains to the creation of the Local
Industrial Development Agency.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Yonkers, hereby requests that section 858(15) of the General
Municipal Law be amended to include the following as it pertains to the
implementation of PILOT arrangements;
a) That the sum and substance of all future PILOT arrangements
including, but not limited to all terms and conditions, are to be approved by
a SEPARATE resolution of the Local Municipal Legislative Body;
b) That the Local Municipal Legislative Body be provided with full
justification for the need of the PILOT and its economic benefit, including
the rationale for such an agreement and the benchmarks to ensure that
we are realizing said benefit.
c) That all terms and agreements presented to the Local Municipal
Legislative Body include any and all other tax relief, incentives, or benefits
being sought by the beneficiary from any other level of government;
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
15
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
d) That the maximum term of any future PILOT arrangement shall be no
more than 10 years with any extension being voted on by the Local
Municipal Legislative Body;
e) That all future PILOT arrangements shall include a provision to
upwardly adjust the PILOT payments at least every 2 years at a rate that
is equal to an amount that is no less than the cumulative amount of the
rate of inflation during the proceeding period;
f) That all future PILOT arrangements must contain a provision which
negates the ability of the developer (or other beneficiary of the PILOT, or
successor in title or deed) from filing a tax certiorari during the entire life of
the PILOT arrangement, and;
g) In addition, the PILOT arrangement must also contain a provision by
which the developer (or other beneficiary of the PILOT, or successor in
title or deed) agrees that the 'look-back' period of any future tax certiorari
cannot go back into that time period during which the PILOT arrangement
was in effect; and be it further
h) That the Local Municipal Legislative Body will be allowed to establish the
conditions for these benefits/abatements and the ability to revoke such benefits if
the projects do not meet the established conditions;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Yonkers City Clerk is
hereby directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the Yonkers
delegation in the New York State Senate and Assembly.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
16
RESOLUTION
9. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers is proud of its many diverse
community groups who play an integral leadership role in preserving and
displaying the rich history of each community represented in our beautiful
mosaic of communities; and
WHEREAS, foremost among these groups is the St. Patrick’s Day
Parade Committee which spearheads the efforts each year to highlight the
notable achievements and contributions of prominent caring members of
the Irish-American Community; and
WHEREAS, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade originated in Yonkers at
the Irish Centre on November 29, 1955 and the first festive Parade
commemorating this annual celebration in Yonkers took place on Sunday
March 11, 1956; and
WHEREAS, each year the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee
hosts a series of events in our City, sharing its proud heritage with all our
residents, beginning with the “Changing of the Sash” in early February and
culminating with the festive St. Patrick’s Day Parade and dinner, this year
on the 8th day of March 2008 and will once again celebrate the history and
splendor of the Irish and those most supremely proud of their Irish-
American heritage; and
WHEREAS, these annual events provide opportunities for the
Committee to bestow well deserved honors upon outstanding members of
the community who have selflessly given of their time, expertise and
resources to promote the welfare and advancement of not only the Irish-
American Community but also that of our beloved Yonkers; and
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
17
RESOLUTION - CONTINUED
WHEREAS, this year the Members of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Committee has chosen the very dedicated Richard Fitzgerald as the 2009
Parade Grand Marshal and the following distinguished individuals as his
Aides for the festivities: Thomas Allison, Kay Amicone, Oliver Charles,
Agnes McNamara, Jack McCrudden, Gerry O’Shea, Br. John Reidy, and
Robert Taggert;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RECOGNIZED, that the Members of
the Yonkers City Council join with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee
in congratulating Parade Grand Marshal Richard Fitzgerald and his Aides
on this most auspicious occasion and we wish them much success in their
continued endeavors on behalf of the citizens of Yonkers.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
18
COMMITTEE REPORTS

Monday, March 9, 2009

Yonkers IDA P.I.L.O.T.'s now available on FOIL Yonkers Website

http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/

Real Estate Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 8:30 PM

Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 8:30 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.

The following items will be on the Agenda:

1. Resolution - directing the Inspector General to perform a review of three specific large development projects in Yonkers: Mulfords Gardens/HOPE VI, Ridge Hill and Yonkers Raceway and report to the Council his findings and recommendations as to whether or not the promises that were made were kept.

2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.

We ask the Administration to please have Inspector General Zisman and any other appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to their departments.

Thank you,

Friday, March 6, 2009

Yonkers Town Hall Meeting of February 26th 2009 Now online at YonkersTV

http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2009/03/city-of-yonkers-town-hall-meeting.html

Yonkers CDA Board Meeting Today at 4:00pm

CDA Board Minutes can be found at:
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/Index.aspx?page=1479

DRAFT AGENDA

YCDA BOARD MEETING
March 6th, 2009
Mayors Reception Room, City Hall 2nd Floor
4:00 PM


AGENDA

Roll Call

Philip Amicone, Chairperson
Chuck Lesnick, City Council President
James LaPerche, Finance Commissioner
Frank J. Rubino, Corporation Counsel
Lee Ellman, Planning Director
Wilson Terrero, Board Member
George DeGabriel, Board Member

Acceptance of November 20th, 2008, Board Minutes
DRAFT AGENDA
Old Business

1. RESOLUTION OF THE YONKERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REFERING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GETTY URBAN RENEWAL PLAN.

2. RESOLUTION OF THE YONKERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REFERING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MODIFIED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR (RIVERVIEW) NDP AREA 1 AND NDP AREA 2.

3. RESOLUTION OF THE YONKERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REFERING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN AND DESIGN GUIDELINES.


Yonkers Community Development Agency
Board Members

Mayor Philip A. Amicone
Chairman

Hon. Chuck Lesnick
City Council President

Lee Ellman
Director of Planning

James LaPerche
Commissioner of Finance

Frank Rubino
Corporation Council

Wilson A. Terrero
Board Member

George DeGrabriel
Board Member

Louis C. Kirven
Commissioner of Department of Planning and Development
Secretary


If you would like to contact the YCDA Board Members Please write to
Yonkers Community Development Agency
87 Nepperhan Avenue, Suite 312
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 377-6650 Fax (914) 377-6672

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

From The Yonkers IDA Website: SFC Now Added to the Public Hearings of March 19th 2009

YONKERS IDA MEETINGS

ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS & PUBLIC HEARINGS

Separate sealed BIDS for construction of the build-out of 40,000 s.f. of office/flex space on the 1st and 4th floors of 470 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, NY will be received by MARCH 13, 2009, at the office of Yonkers IDA in Yonkers, NY at 470 Nepperhan Avenue, Suite 200, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and then at said location, 2nd Floor Conference Room publicly opened and read aloud.
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:
National RE/sources, 485 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830, Office (203) 661-0055
Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of National RE/sources located at 485 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 upon payment of $100.00 for each set.
Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS promptly and in good condition, will be refunded his/her payment, and any non-bidder upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be refunded $50.00.
February 20, 2009 Joseph Cotter

Disclaimer* - Please disregard notice in 2/19/09 Journal News bid MUST BE RECEIVED MARCH 13, 2009



PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc.
Streuver Fidelco Cappelli LLC
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm
Mayor's Reception Hall
City Hall - 40 South Broadway, Yonkers NY
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Environmental Policy & Protection Committee Meeting 3/3/2009 7:45 PM

Environmental Policy & Protection Committee Meeting
3/3/2009 7:45 PM
Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, North Carolina 10701


Please be advised that a meeting of the Environmental Policy & Protection Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 at 7:45 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

Invited to participate in the discussions include: Steve Bellone & Dorian Dale, Town of Babylon and Tony Lisanti, Robinson Oil-NYSERDA rater, and Sharon Ebert.

It has been requested that this meeting be televised.

Budget Committee Meeting Tuesday March 3rd at 7:00pm

Budget Committee Meeting
3/3/2009 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701

Please be advised that we have scheduled a Budget Committee Meeting for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.

The following item(s) will be discussed:

1. Special Ordinance – increase of revenue and appropriations- $2,000,000 – New York State Homeland Security Grant – for catastrophic planning, training and equipment – Fire Department.

2. Resolution – to allow the Mayor to execute the grant agreement - $2,000,000 – New York State Homeland Security Grant – for catastrophic planning, training and equipment. (No COY match.).

3. Special Ordinance – increase of revenue and appropriations - $240,000 – New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Grant – to enable the Parks Department to continue the restoration work in Untermyer Park’s Historic Carriage Trail.

4. Resolution – to allow the Mayor to accept the grant - $240,000 – New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - to continue the restoration work in Untermyer Park’s Historic Carriage Trail. ($40,000 COY match.).

5. Audit Presentation ( CAFR)

6. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.

It has been requesting that this meeting be televised.

Real Estate Committee Meeting Tuesday March 3rd at 6:00pm

REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING
3/3/2009 6:00 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
40 SOUTH BROADWAY
YONKERS, New York 10701

Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.

The following items will be on the Agenda:

1. General Ordinance - amending Chapter 43 Article X of the Code of the City of Yonkers also known as "Zoning -Off Street Parking and Loading" in regard to historic districts.

2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.

We ask the Administration to please have Sharon Ebert, the Landmarks Board and any other appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to their departments.

Rules Committee Meeting Tuesday March 3rd at 6:30pm

Rules Committee
3/3/2009 6:30 PM
Yonkers City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701