CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4/14/2009 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
40 SOUTH BROADAWAY
YONKERS, New York 10701
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 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 24, 2009 and special meetings held
on March 21, 2009 and April 1, 2009 approved on motion of Majority Leader
Sandy Annabi.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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INDEX
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1. G.O – AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 7
2. G.O. – PARKING METER ZONES 8
3. RES – SPECIAL USE PERMIT - CON ED –
15 GRASSY SPRAIN ROAD 9
4. RES – SETTLEMENT – JOYCE RUFFO ($809.02) 10
5. RES – HOME RULE – INCOME TAX SURCHARGE 11
6. RES – HOME RULE – MORTGAGE RECORDING TAX 12
7. RES – HOME RULE – BONDS & NOTES 13
8. RES – HOPE XI – SITE E – BLOCK # 2084 – LOT 1 14/15
9. RES – HOPE XI – SITE D – BLOCK # 2084 – LOT 1 16/17
10. RES – HOPE XI – SITE I – BLOCK # 2080 – LOTS –
55, 56, & 72 18/19
11. RES – HOPE XI – SITES D & E – BLOCK # 2084 20/21
12. RES – HOPE XI – SITE I – BLOCK # 2080 22/23
13. RES – COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS 24/25
14. RES – TOBACCO ADVERTISING 26/27
15. RES – GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 28/31
16. RES – ROUND ROBIN – MANHATTAN AVE. 32
17. RES – BANNER – ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 33
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INDEX (CONTINUED)
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
18. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (FERNANDEZ) 34
19. BANNER – CHRIST THE KING 35
20. BANNER – NORTH YONKERS PRESERVATION 36
21. HONORARIUM – BABY SHAKEN SYNDROME 37/39
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
1. From the Yonkers Planning Board, dated March 26, 2009, a
Resolution in response to the City Council’s request for an advisory
recommendation with regard to the propose zoning amendments to
various sections of the Yonkers Zoning Ordinance relating to the
SFC Development proposal.
2. From the Yonkers Planning Board, dated March 26, 2009, a
Resolution in response to the City Council’s request for an advisory
recommendation with regard to the proposed Downtown Yonkers
Waterfront Master Plan.
3. A memorandum dated March 31, 2009 from Lee J. Ellman,
Planning Director, to Council President Lesnick regarding the
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments for the SFC/Downtown
Project.
4. From the Yonkers Planning Board, dated March 26, 2009, a
Resolution in response to the City Council’s request for an advisory
recommendation regarding the proposed discontinuance of all of
the following: Ann Street, Henry Herz Street, James Street, John
Street, Engine Place, and the partial discontinuance of School
Street between Nepperhan Avenue and Palisade Avenue/Elm
Street and the partial discontinuance of Guion Street between New
Main Street and the proposed new city detention facility at the
Cacace Center (approximately 375 feet to be discontinued from
New Main Street).
5. From the Yonkers Planning Board, dated March 26, 2009, a
Resolution in response to the City Council’s request for an advisory
recommendation in regard to Riverview Nieghborhood
Development Program Urban Renewal Plan, NDP area 1 and Area
2, for its review and adoption.
6. From the Yonkers Planning Board, dated March 26, 2009, a
Resolution with regard to the proposed Getty Square Urban
Renewal Plan.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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COMMUNICATIONS GENERALLY
1. Correspondence to Majority Leader Annabi and the City Council from
Ronald Masciandaro owner of The Pizza Place in support of the proposed
General Ordinance relating to parking meter zones.
2 .Correspondence to Councilmember McDow from Steve Sansone,
Executive Director of the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront BID in support of
proposed General Ordinance relating to parking meter zones.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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GENERAL ORDINANCE
1. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING GENERAL ORDINANCE NO.24-
1968 AS READOPTED, CONFIRMED, REENACTED AND REAFIRMED
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 FROM ITS PRESENT RESIDENTIAL ZONE
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION TO A “B” ZONE DISTRICT.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Yonkers, as follows:
Section 1. 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, is hereby amended by correcting said map by changing the
zone district classification of Block 2146, Lot 46 as shown and designated
on the Official Tax Map of the City of Yonkers, said property also known
as 382 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, N.Y, from its present residential
zone district classification to a “B” zone district classification.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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GENERAL ORDINANCE
2. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 109 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF YONKERS ALSO KNOWN AS “VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC” REGARDING CREATION OF NEW ZONES WHERE
PARKING METERS WILL BE IN FORCE UNTIL 10 P. M.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Yonkers, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 109 of the Code of the City of Yonkers, which is
entitled “Vehicles and Traffic,” is hereby amended in part by adding a new
subsection (C) to the existing §109-96 of the City Code, which is entitled
“Method of parking,” to read as follows:
Ҥ 109-96. Method of Parking.
C. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section in
relation to limiting the hours and days of enforcement in parking meter
zones, the City of Yonkers may enforce the meters between the hours of
6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. within the parking meter zones on: Main Street,
west of Warburton Avenue, continuing to its terminus; the entire length of
Water Grant Street; the entire length of Pierpointe Place.”
Section 2. Chapter 109 of the Code of the City of Yonkers, which is
entitled “Vehicles and Traffic,” is hereby amended in part by amending
Section 109-108 of the City Code, which is entitled “Meter zones
established” by adding the following streets to the list set forth therein of
parking meter zones: Main Street, North and South Sides, from Buena
Vista Avenue to the Hudson River; Water Grant Street, East and West
Sides, South from Main Street to its terminus; Pierpointe Place, East and
West Sides, for its entire length.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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RESOLUTION
3. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, CONSOLIDATED EDISON has submitted an
application for a Special Use Permit for property it owns at 15 Grassy
Sprain Road, also known as Block 4001 Lot 150; and
WHEREAS, that the proposed use is a minor change to the Con
Edison site, as the proposal is to make a minor addition to an existing
office building within the Con Edison substation and will not be visible
from outside the site, and there are no concerns with respect to lighting,
landscaping, traffic or circulation in regard to this application;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Yonkers, in meeting assembled that that the aforementioned
application of CONSOLIDATED EDISON should be approved; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that upon the record and findings of the Planning
Board with respect to the application submitted by Mr. ALAN DORANS, on
behalf of CONSOLIDATED EDISON (owner) for a Special Use Permit for
a utility substation at Block 4001, Lot 150, on the property known as 15
Grassy Sprain Road, pursuant to Article VII and IX of The Zoning Code of
the City of Yonkers. The decision and actions of the Planning Board of the
City of Yonkers are hereby approved, subject to the conditions set forth in
the decision of the Planning Board.
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STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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RESOLUTION
4. 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
EIGHT HUNDRED NINE and 02/100 DOLLARS ($809.02) of the action
entitled, "ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY A/S/O JOYCE RUFFO,
residing at 1853 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10710 plaintiff,
against THE CITY OF YONKERS, Defendant", for property damage
arising out of an incident in which it is alleged that a Yonkers Police
Department vehicle struck plaintiff’s vehicle which was parked and
unoccupied on the access road to 1853 Central Park Avenue in the City of
Yonkers on the 16th day of March, 2007, 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 EIGHT HUNDRED NINE and 02/100
DOLLARS ($809.02) in favor of said plaintiff and its attorneys, Carl S.
Young & Associates.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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5. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers currently imposes an Income Tax
Surcharge and a Non-Resident Earnings tax authorized pursuant to Article
30A of the Tax Law of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, said authorization is scheduled to terminate on
December 31,2009 unless said date is extended; and
WHEREAS, a necessity continues to exist for the revenues
generated by the income tax surcharge and the non-residents earnings
tax in order to balance the budget in future fiscal years; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill No. S. 3335 and Assembly Bill No.
AO.6899 have been introduced into the New York State Legislature for the
purpose of extending the income tax surcharge and the non-resident
earnings tax for a period of two years.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Yonkers hereby issues this Home Rule Request Message for
Senate Bill No. S. 3335 and Assembly Bill No. Ao.6899 to amend Article
30A of the New York State Tax Law to extend the termination date of the
income tax surcharge and the non-resident earnings tax until December
31, 2011 to allow the continuation of these necessary revenues; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests the
City Clerk to forward a copy of this Home Rule Request Message to the
Legislature of the State of New York requesting the passage of the
aforesaid bills.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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6. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers currently receives revenue from a
Mortgage Recording Tax, the imposition of which is authorized under New
York State Tax Law, Article 11, Section 253-d, and
WHEREAS, this Mortgage Recording Tax provides supplemental
revenue to the City of Yonkers at a rate of nearly $2.9 Million Dollars per
budget year, and
WHEREAS, this Mortgage Recording Tax is set to expire by
operation of law on August 31, 2009, unless said date is extended, and
WHEREAS, should the Mortgage Recording Tax expire, the loss of
such revenue at this time will result in a gap between the revenue and
expenditures of the City of Yonkers; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill No.S. 3334 and Assembly Bill No. AO.
6897 have been introduced into the New York State Legislature for the
purpose of extending said authorization.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Yonkers hereby issues this Home Rule Request Message for
Senate Bill No. S. 3334 and Assembly Bill No. AO. 6897 to amend Section
253-d of Article 11 of the New York State Tax Law to extend until August
31, 2011, the Mortgage Recording Tax of the City of Yonkers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests the
City Clerk to forward a copy of this Home Rule Request Message to
Legislature of the State of New York requesting the passage of the of the
aforesaid bills.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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7. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, the authorization for the City of Yonkers to negotiate
the private sale of its bonds and notes is vital to improving the City’s
financial stability and independence, and
WHEREAS, the continuance of this power will allow more costeffective
financing of the City’s debt, and
WHEREAS, the City’s bonding authority will expire on June 30,
2009 unless it is extended one year, and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill No. S.3336 and its companion bill,
Assembly Bill No. A0.6898 have been introduced into the New York State
legislature, and
WHEREAS, these bills will permit the private sale of bonds or notes
by the City of Yonkers, subject to the approval of the State Comptroller,
and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Yonkers hereby declares that the enactment of S.3336 and
AO.6898 are in the best interests of the City and is essential to improving
the city’s financial stability and independence, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests the
City Clerk to forward a copy of this Home Rule Request Message to the
Legislature of the State of New York requesting the passage of the
aforesaid bills.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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RESOLUTION
8. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR
WESTCHESTER COUNTY’S HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION FUND ON
BEHALF OF MULFORD GARDENS COMMUNITY PARTNERS, L.P. TO
ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE IN
SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULFORD HOPE VI SITE E, A
DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING 155 DWELLING UNITS ON A PORTION
OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ON THE TAX
ASSESSMENT MAP OF THE CITY OF YONKERS AS SECTION 2,
BLOCK 2084, LOT 1.
WHEREAS, Mulford Gardens Community Partners, L.P. (a related
entity of The Richman Group Development Corporation) has received site
plan, special permit and subdivision approvals from the Yonkers Planning
Board to permit the development of 240 dwelling units, together with
related parking and infrastructure on the property known and designated
on the tax assessment map of the City of Yonkers as Section 2 Block
2084, Lot 1 which property is also commonly referred to as “Mulford Hope
VI Sites D and E” (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Mulford Gardens Community Partners, L.P. intends to
construct the Project in phases; and
WHEREAS, the first phase of the Project will include the
construction of 85 dwelling units on that portion of the Property referred to
as “Site D”, together with related parking and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the second phase of the Project will include the
construction of 155 dwelling units on that portion of the Property referred
to as “Site E”, together with related parking and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the County of Westchester’s Housing Implementation
Fund can assist in helping to defray the cost of the public improvements
related to the Project to ensure the affordability of the Project; and
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
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TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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WHEREAS, the Yonkers Community Development Agency has
approved the plans which the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of
Yonkers (“MHACY”) and its redeveloper, Mulford Gardens Community
Partners, L.P have prepared for the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the City of Yonkers hereby authorizes the Mayor to apply for available
funding under the County of Westchester Housing Implementation Fund
for the second phase of the Project to which the City shall make a diligent
application for in an amount not to exceed $6.5 Million; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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RESOLUTION
9. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR
WESTCHESTER COUNTY’S HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION FUND ON
BEHALF OF MULFORD GARDENS COMMUNITY PARTNERS, L.P. TO
ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE IN
SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULFORD HOPE VI SITE D, A
DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING 85 DWELLING UNITS ON A PORTION
OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ON THE TAX
ASSESSMENT MAP OF THE CITY OF YONKERS AS SECTION 2,
BLOCK 2084, LOT 1.
WHEREAS, Mulford Gardens Community Partners, L.P. (a related
entity of The Richman Group Development Corporation) has received site
plan, special permit and subdivision approvals from the Yonkers Planning
Board to permit the development of 240 dwelling units, together with
related parking and infrastructure on the property known and designated
on the tax assessment map of the City of Yonkers as Section 2 Block
2084, Lot 1 which property is also commonly referred to as “Mulford Hope
VI Sites D and E” (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Mulford Gardens Community Partners, L.P. intends to
construct the Project in phases; and
WHEREAS, the first phase of the Project will include the
construction of 85 dwelling units on that portion of the Property referred to
as “Site D”, together with related parking and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the second phase of the Project will include the
construction of at least 155 dwelling units on that portion of the Property
referred to as “Site E”, together with related parking and infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS, the County of Westchester’s Housing Implementation
Fund can assist in helping to defray the cost of the public improvements
related to the Project to ensure the affordability of the Project; and
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, the Yonkers Community Development Agency has
approved the plans which the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of
Yonkers (“MHACY”) and its redeveloper, Mulford Gardens Community
Partners, L.P have prepared for the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the City of Yonkers hereby authorizes the Mayor to apply for available
funding under the County of Westchester Housing Implementation Fund
for the first phase of the Project to which the City shall make a diligent
application for in an amount not to exceed $4.0 Million; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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RESOLUTION
10. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR
WESTCHESTER COUNTY’S HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION FUND ON
BEHALF OF MULFORD GARDENS COMMUNITY PARTNERS, L.P. TO
ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE IN
SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULFORD HOPE VI SITE “I”, A
DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING 15 DWELLING UNITS ON THE
PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ON THE TAX ASSESSMENT
MAP OF THE CITY OF YONKERS AS SECTION 2, BLOCK 2080, LOT
56 (F/K/A BLOCK 2080, LOTS 55, 56 AND 72).
WHEREAS, Mulford Gardens Community Partners, L.P. (a related
entity of The Richman Group Development Corporation) has received site
plan, special permit and subdivision approvals from the Yonkers Planning
Board to permit the development of 15 dwelling units, together with related
parking and infrastructure (the “Project”) on the property known and
designated on the tax assessment map of the City of Yonkers as Section
2 Block 2080, Lot 56 (f/k/a Block 2080, Lots 55, 56 and 72) which property
is also commonly referred to as “Mulford Hope VI Site ‘I’” (also commonly
referred to as the “Vineyard Firehouse Site”); and
WHEREAS, the County of Westchester’s Housing Implementation
Fund can assist in helping to defray the cost of the public improvements
related to the Project to ensure the affordability of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Yonkers Community Development Agency has
approved the plans which the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of
Yonkers (“MHACY”) and its redeveloper, Mulford Gardens Community
Partners, L.P have prepared for the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the City of Yonkers hereby authorizes the Mayor to apply for available
funding under the County of Westchester Housing Implementation Fund to
which the City shall make a diligent application for in an amount not to
exceed $600,000; and be it further
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
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STATED MEETING
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11. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE OR
REPURCHASE FROM THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER PROPERTY
ACQUIRED BY THE COUNTY UNDER THE NEW HOMES LAND
ACQUISITION PROGRAM OF ASSISTANCE FOR AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, in connection with the proposed utilization of the
County of Westchester’s program of financial assistance for affordable
housing project, known as the “New Homes Land Acquisition (“NHLA”)
program, the County of Westchester desires to purchase from the
Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (“MHACY”), and then
convey to the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (the “YIDA”) or to
Mulford Gardens Community Partners, L.P. (a related entity of The
Richman Group Development Corporation) approximately 11.97 acres of
real property referred to as “Mulford Hope VI Sites D and E”, also known
on the tax assessment map of the City as Section 2 Block 2084, Lot 1 (the
“Property”) for the purpose of providing affordable housing units for a
period of not less than forty (40) years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers supports the development of
affordable housing on the Property, subject to any applicable subdivision
and other governmental land use requirements, and hereby waives any
rights to purchase the Property under the following terms and conditions:
1. For use in perpetuity for park and municipal recreation purposes for
the sum of one dollar ($1.00);
2. For the purpose of furthering the development of affordable
housing or for other municipal purposes, at the current
appraised value as determined by the Board of Legislators, or for
no more than the same consideration for which it is proposed to be
sold to the YIDA or Mulford Gardens Community Partners, L.P., or
its affiliate, whichever is less;
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
3 Deeds conveying said Property to Mulford Gardens Community
Partners, L.P. for either purpose shall include clauses specifying
said purpose and that the Property shall revert to the County if it is
not utilized for those purposes within five (5) years or at any time
that such specifically enumerated use ceases;
4. This opportunity to purchase this Property shall not constitute a
right to purchase and may be withdrawn by the County at any time;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, THAT:
1. The City of Yonkers hereby declares its support for the aforesaid
Project; and
2. The City of Yonkers waives and relinquishes any rights that it may
have under the aforesaid opportunity to purchase or repurchase the
Property; and
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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RESOLUTION
12. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE OR
REPURCHASE FROM THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER PROPERTY
ACQUIRED BY THE COUNTY UNDER THE NEW HOMES LAND
ACQUISITION PROGRAM OF ASSISTANCE FOR AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, in connection with the proposed utilization of the
County of Westchester’s program of financial assistance for affordable
housing project, known as the “New Homes Land Acquisition (“NHLA”)
program, the County of Westchester desires to purchase from the
Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (“MHACY”), and then
convey to the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (the “YIDA”) or to
Mulford Gardens Community Partners, L.P. (a related entity of The
Richman Group Development Corporation) approximately 0.33 acres of
real property commonly referred to as “Mulford Hope VI Site ‘I’”, and also
known on the tax assessment map of the City as Section 2 Block 2080,
Lot 56 (f/k/a Block 2080, Lots 55, 56 and 72)(the “Property”) for the
purpose of providing affordable housing units for a period of not less than
forty (40) years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers supports the development of
affordable housing on the Property, subject to any applicable subdivision
and other governmental land use requirements, and hereby waives any
rights to purchase the Property under the following terms and conditions:
1. For use in perpetuity for park and municipal recreation purposes for
the sum of one dollar ($1.00);
2. For the purpose of furthering the development of affordable housing
or for other municipal purposes, at the current appraised value as
determined by the Board of Legislators, or for no more than the
same consideration for which it is proposed to be sold to the YIDA
or Mulford Gardens Community Partners, L.P., or its affiliate,
whichever is less;
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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3. Deeds conveying said Property to Mulford Gardens Community
Partners, L.P. for either purpose shall include clauses specifying
said purpose and that the Property shall revert to the County if it is
not utilized for those purposes within five (5) years or at any time
that such specifically enumerated use ceases;
4. This opportunity to purchase this Property shall not constitute a
right to purchase and may be withdrawn by the County at any time;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, THAT:5The City of Yonkers hereby
declares its support for the aforesaid Project; and
1. The City of Yonkers declares its support for the aforesaid project;
and
2. The City of Yonkers waives and relinquishes any rights that it may
have under the aforesaid opportunity to purchase or repurchase the
Property; and
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
24
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13. 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 May 31, 2009.
Luis Gonzalez
436 Park Hill Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
Case Manager – St. Johns Hospital RENEWAL
Evelyn Rosado
26 Loudoun Street
Yonkers, New York 10705
Clerk – Board of Education RENEWAL
Sonia Diaz
263 Palisade Avenue, Apt. 3N
Yonkers, New York 10703
Clerk – Board of Education RENEWAL
Donald Weigand
150 E. Hartsdale Avenue
Hartsdale, New York 10530
City of Yonkers – Clerk NEW
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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Leona Torres
538 Riverdale Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
Legal Assistant – Law firm RENEWAL
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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14. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, tobacco use kills over 25,000 New Yorkers every year,
and is the leading preventable cause of death in our communities; and
WHEREAS, the Surgeon General has concluded that tobacco
advertising contributes to youth smoking rates; and
WHEREAS, each year tobacco companies spent $15.4 billion to
market cigarettes in the United States, including $ 516 million in New
York; and
WHEREAS, over 24,900 youths under age 18 in New York State
become new daily smokers each year; and
WHEREAS, 3 out of 4 teenagers shop in convenience stores at
least once per week; and
WHEREAS, Tobacco advertising in retail stores has a powerful
influence on teens, who are significantly more likely to smoke due to
advertising than they are due to peer pressure; and
WHEREAS, research shows that youth are more than twice as likely as
adults to recall tobacco advertising; and
WHEREAS, outdoor and exterior-facing tobacco ads at retail stores
are often seen by students walking to and from school; and
WHEREAS, retail stores are an integral and valuable part of our
community; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Yonkers hereby
partners with POW’R Against Tobacco in requesting that retailers reduce
overall tobacco advertising in their place of business and eliminate
tobacco advertising from areas likely to be seen by children, including
exterior poles, walls, windows facing “out”, interior wall space below five
feet, near candy displays, and on counter tops; and
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Yonkers hereby
encourages law enforcement agencies throughout to take appropriate
measures to ensure all local, state and federal laws regarding all signage
are observed.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
28
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15. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, climate change poses a real and increasing threat to
our local and global environments and that it is primarily due to the
burning of fossil fuels; and
WHEREAS, climate change may endanger our economy and
livelihoods, harm our farms, orchards, forests and fisheries, spread
invasive species and exotic diseases, reduce drinking water supplies, and
pose health threats to our citizens; and
WHEREAS, our response to climate change provides us with an
unprecedented opportunity to save money, build livable, energyindependent
and secure communities, vibrant innovation economies,
healthy and safe schools, and resilient infrastructures; and
WHEREAS, the scale of greenhouse gas emissions reductions
required for climate stabilization will require sustained and substantial
efforts; and
WHEREAS, even were emissions dramatically reduced today,
communities would still be required to adapt to the effects of climate
change for decades to come; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers has already shown a commitment
to fighting climate change by establishing a Green Policy Task Force to
review environmental initiatives and work with neighboring communities to
reinforce efforts and extend the reach of successful practices, by
becoming a member of ICLEI (Cities for Climate Protection Campaign),
and by voting to support the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate
Protection Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City has already taken measures to limit the use of
leaf blowers, limit school bus idling and has set up recycling programs in
its schools.
WHEREAS, the City Council is currently reviewing ordinances
pertaining to LEED standards and green building, and vehicle idling; and
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STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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WHEREAS, the New York state of environmental conservation has
suggested ten measures that the city of Yonkers Pledge to undertake
some of which has already been undertaken; and
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of Yonkers
pledges to pursue the following measures suggested by the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation in order to further
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate:
1. Continuing the Pledge to Combat Climate Change
Designate a point person who will oversee climate change initiatives and
publicly report on progress. The city council has provided funding for this
position in the past two years and will continue to do so.
2. Inventory Emissions, Set Goals, and Move to Action
Gather data, inventory greenhouse gas emissions, and establish
baselines. Develop short- and medium-term targets to achieve long-term
goals and propose a schedule to meet those objectives. Develop an
explicit long-term financing strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by a
specified date. Include opportunities for stakeholder and public input and
include the other elements of this agenda in the action plan. Report
emissions to The Climate Registry, which has developed a standardized
method for emissions inventories, and use the tools provided to track and
evaluate progress. Celebrate progress.
3. Decrease Energy Demand in Municipal Operations
Strive to reduce electricity use 15 percent from forecasted 2015 levels by
2015, the current New York State government goal.
A. Existing Public Facilities. Inventory current building usage and identify
opportunities for conservation and efficiency retrofits. Obtain energy audits
from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(NYSERDA) or other professionals. Consider actions such as purchasing
only Energy Star equipment and appliances to the extent consistent with
General Municipal Law §103; improving lighting, heating, and cooling
efficiency; setting thermostats for maximum energy conservation; and
increasing pump efficiency in water and wastewater systems.
B. Vehicle Fleet and Commuting. Improve the average fuel efficiency of
Municipal fleet vehicles. Consider reducing the number of vehicles;
discouraging vehicle idling; converting fleet vehicles to sustainable
sourced alternative fuels; using electric vehicles where possible; and
encouraging bicycling, car-pooling and public transit for employees.
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4. Encourage Renewable Energy
To the extent feasible and consistent with law, supply as much of the
municipality’s power needs as possible from solar, wind, and small hydro
through direct generation or purchase, and evaluate benefits of investing
in “green tags” or carbon offsets for that portion of municipal power
coming from nonrenewable sources. Set a goal of 25 percent of public
energy use from renewable sources by 2013, the current New York State
goal. Work with state agencies and elected representatives to facilitate the
municipality’s purchase of renewable energy consistent with General
Municipal Law §103 and to authorize the municipality to invest in “green
tags” or carbon offsets consistent with Article III, §1 of the State
Constitution. Consider facilitating renewable power development.
5. Realize Benefits of Recycling
Expand the “reduce, reuse and recycle” approach to waste management
in Municipal operations and the whole community. Reduce the amount of
solid waste generated. Consider actions such as instituting a volumebased
municipal solid waste management system, providing adequate
recycling receptacles in all Municipal buildings and outdoor spaces,
implementing a municipal organic waste composting program for yard and
food waste, requiring duplex printing in Municipal offices.
6. Integrate Climate Protection into Community Planning
In any update of land use policies, building codes or community plans,
include provisions to combat climate change, while also reducing sprawl,
preserving and protecting open space, biodiversity, water supplies and
historic buildings, and creating compact, walk able communities. Minimize
new development in floodplains. Maintain or establish healthy community
forests, promote best management practices and encourage tree planting,
especially along waterways, to increase shading and to absorb carbon
dioxide. Begin conversion of municipal grounds to sustainable landscapes.
7. Support a Green Innovation Economy
Identify opportunities to incorporate climate protection, sustainability and
environmental goods and service industries, which are growing parts of
the global economy, into any economic development plans, the
municipality might adopt. Adopt a comprehensive green purchasing
program that supports local green businesses.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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8. Inform and Inspire the Public
Lead by example. Highlight municipal commitment to reducing energy
use, saving tax dollars, and adapting to changing conditions. Demonstrate
the benefits of energy savings, energy efficiency, and renewable energy
projects. This could include hosting open houses; distributing fliers;
holding municipal meetings; working with local school districts, colleges,
and universities to develop climate change curricula and programs;
engaging faith-based communities in climate protection; and regularly
communicating community goals and progress to constituents.
9. Evaluate Risks and Plan for Adaptation
Identify climate change impacts that could affect the community, including
flooding, drought, and extreme temperatures. Identify areas such as water
supply and sewer infrastructure that may be at risk due to sea-level rise
and future changes in climate. Factor risks into long-term investments and
decision-making. Execute climate change adaptation and preparedness
measures through municipal government planning, development and
operations, giving priority to the most vulnerable local areas.
10. Commit to an Evolving Process
Acknowledge that research and policy on climate protection are constantly
improving and evolving. Be willing to consider new ideas and innovations
and commit to adapt plans and policies as needed. Compare successes
and cooperate with neighboring communities to redirect less-effective
actions and amplify positive results.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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16. BY COUNCILMEMBER MURTAGH, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK,
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW, GRONOWSKI, AND BARBATO:
BE IT RESOLVED, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to institute a
Round Robin to declare the existing private portion of Manhattan Ave.
between Scarsdale Rd. and Brookdale Drive a public street as requested
by area residents through petition received February 25. 2009.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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17. MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK,
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, St. John the Baptist Church, located at 670 Yonkers
Avenue in Yonkers will be holding it's Annual Carnival, June 19th , 2009,
and has requested permission from the City Council to place two banners
in the area promoting this event, and
WHEREAS, St. John the Baptist Church has asked that they be
permitted to place one (1) banner at the intersection of Mclean Avenue &
McCollum Place (near Coyne Park) (2) Sadore Lane bridge ( at Central
Park Avenue) or other appropriate location, on or around May 18th, 2009
and to be removed as soon after June 19th, 2009 as is possible.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the
City of Yonkers hereby grants permission to St. John the Baptist Church to
place two banners in the aforementioned location, subject to any terms
and conditions deemed appropriate by the Administration to protect the
best interests of the City of Yonkers.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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18. COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of Yonkers
hereby reappoints BRUNILDA FERNANDEZ as Vice President (1085
Warburton Avenue , Yonkers , New York 10701 ), whose term expired
May 26, 2008, to the Human Rights Commission of Yonkers for a term of
three years until May 26, 2011.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to forward a
copy of this legislation to the Human Rights Office.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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19. COUNCILMEMBER GRONOWSKI, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, McDOW, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, Christ the King Church will be holding a Sweepstakes
event May 9, 2009. Christ the King Church has requested permission
from the City Council to place a banner in an area promoting this event,
and
WHEREAS, Christ the King Church has asked that they be
permitted to place one (1) banner at a preexisting authorized banner
location on the corner of North Broadway and Roberts Avenue on or
before April 25, 2009 and to be removed as soon after May 9th, 2009 as is
possible.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Yonkers hereby grants permission to Christ the King Church to
place one banner in the aforementioned location, subject to any terms and
conditions deemed appropriate by the Administration to protect the best
interests of the City of Yonkers.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
36
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20. COUNCILMEMBER GRONOWSKI, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, McDOW, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, The North Yonkers Boys and Girls Club and the North
Yonkers Preservation are holding their Fifth Annual Carnival April 30th,
May 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2009. North Yonkers Boys and Girls Club and the
North Yonkers Preservation has requested permission from the City
Council to place a banner in an area promoting this event, and
WHEREAS, North Yonkers Boys and Girls Club and the North
Yonkers Preservation has asked that they be permitted to place one (1)
banner at a preexisting authorized banner location on the corner of North
Broadway and Executive Blvd on or before April 16, 2009 and to be
removed as soon after May 3rd, 2009 as is possible.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Yonkers hereby grants permission to North Yonkers Boys and Girls
Club and the North Yonkers Preservation to place one banner in the
aforementioned location, subject to any terms and conditions deemed
appropriate by the Administration to protect the best interests of the City of
Yonkers.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
37
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21. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, Shaken Baby Syndrome is a clearly definable medical
term used to describe the constellation of symptoms, trauma and medical
conditions resulting from the violent shaking, or abusive impact to the
head of an infant or young child less than five years of age; and
WHEREAS, on average 3,000 infants and young children become
victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome by those who are entrusted to care for
them, the average age of Shaken Baby Syndrome victims are between 3
and 8 months of age with thousands of additional cases misdiagnosed or
undetected; and
WHEREAS, among the children who were victims of abuse and
neglect in 2006 there were 1,530 child fatality victims, over 300 were the
result of Shaken Baby Syndrome; and
WHEREAS, Shaken Baby Syndrome is recognized as the leading
cause of death and permanent disability for children under four years of
age, and an estimated 25% of victims die as a result of their injuries, 65%
will suffer permanent, severe disabilities including, brain damage,
paralysis, blindness, deafness, cerebral palsy, seizures, learning or
behavioral disorders, autism, and coma; fewer than 10 percent of Shaken
Baby Syndrome victims recover completely; and
WHEREAS, the economic cost of Shaken Baby Syndrome are
significant; Initial hospitalization costs average $18,000 to $70,000 per
child; the cost of medical care rehabilitation for a single disabled child
exceeds 4 million dollars over a lifetime, of which 41% of those costs are
paid through NYS Medicaid; and
WHEREAS, the most effective way to end Shaken Baby Syndrome
is by preventing such abuse; awareness and prevention programs have
demonstrated that educating parents and caregivers about the dangers of
shaking young children, healthy strategies for coping with infant crying,
infant soothing skills, and how to protect children from injury can bring
about significant reduction in the number of Shaken Baby Syndrome
cases; and
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
38
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WHEREAS, prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome is supported by
national groups such as The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome,
The Shaken Baby Alliance, The Shaken Baby Coalition, The Shaken Baby
Council, and New York State groups such as The Cynthia Gibbs
Foundation, New York Shaken Baby Prevention Program, The
Westchester Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, Victim’s Justice
Center of the Office of the Westchester County District Attorney, and Child
Abuse Prevention Center of New York, whose common mission is to
educate new parents and caregivers, increase awareness among the
general public and professionals, and encourage increased support for
victims and their families in the health care and criminal justice systems;
and
WHEREAS, efforts to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome also
supported by child protection agencies, law enforcement personnel,
healthcare professionals and legal representatives; and
WHEREAS, legislation entitled “Cynthia Law” enacted by the New
York State Legislature in 2006 requires the Department of Health to
implement a Shaken Baby Syndrome Public Information and Educational
Campaign to inform the general public about brain injuries and other
harmful effects that result from shaking infants and young children; and
WHEREAS, legislation enacted by the New York Legislature in
2004 requires all hospitals and birthing centers to offers new parents the
opportunity to watch a video about the causes and consequences of
Shaken Baby Syndrome and ways it can be prevents so they can help
protect their child from shaking injuries; and
WHEREAS, legislation enacted by the New York State Legislature
2003 requires that all certified childcare providers receive education about
the causes and consequences of Shaken baby Syndrome and ways it can
prevented; and
WHEREAS, “Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week” is
recognized on the Federal, State, and City government levels
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
39
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Yonkers, recognizes the third week of April, which this year occurs
from April 12 to April 18, 2009 as “Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness
Week” and encourages participation by the public to increase awareness
of the dangers of shaking injuries and to promote affirmative coping skills
for all parents and others who care for infants and young children.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
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