AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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:
1 MAJORITY LEADER PATRICIA D. McDOW
5 MINORITY LEADER JOHN .M. MURTAGH
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT:
2 WILSON A. TERRERO
3 JOAN GRONOWSKI
4 DENNIS E. SHEPHERD
6 JOHN LARKIN
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 9, 2010 approved on motion of
Majority Leader Patricia McDow.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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INDEX
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1. GENERAL ORDINANCE – CODE AMENDMENT 6
CHAPTER 111 “TOW TRUCKS”
2. SPECIAL ORDINANCE – CONFIRMING TAX ROLL 7
3. SPECIAL ORDINANCE – BOND SALE 8
4. SPECIAL ORDINANCE – GRANT FOR PUERTO 9
RICAN PARADE - $3,500.00
5. RESO – GRANT- $3,500.00 - PUERTO RICAN
PARADE 10
6. RESO – GRANT - $27,000.00- PUERTO RICAN
AND HISPANIC ACTIVITIES 11
7. RESO – COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS 12
8. RESO - CITY CLERK/CHARTER CLARIFICATION 13
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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COMMUNICATIONS - GENERALLY
1. LETTER FROM JAMES WESTBROOK TO THE CITY COUNCIL RE:
LANDMARK PRESERVATION BOARD APPOINTMENT
2. LETTER FROM GOVERNOR PATTERSON; ACKNOWLEDGING
RECEIPT OF RESOLUTIONS 14-2010 AND 15-2010 THAT WERE
RECENTLY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
COPIES ON DESKS
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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GENERAL ORDINANCE
1. BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER McDOW,
MINORITY LEADER MURTAGH, COUNCILMEMBERS TERRERO,
GRONOWSKI, SHEPHERD AND LARKIN;
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 111 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF YONKERS ALSO KNOWN AS “TOW TRUCKS.”
REGARDING IMPOUND REQUIREMENTS.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Yonkers, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 111 of the Code of the City of Yonkers entitled
“Tow Trucks” is hereby amended in part by amending subsections “A” and
“B” of §111-15 thereof entitled “Impound requirements.”, to read as
follows:
“ § 111-15. Impound requirements.
A. There shall exist within the City of Yonkers [three] up to six
impound areas where an impounded vehicle will be removed to and
stored until such time as it is released by the Police Department.
B. The Mayor, after having received recommendations from the Police
Commissioner, shall designate [three] up to six qualified licensees,
each to maintain an impound area within the City of Yonkers and to
remove an impounded vehicle thereto when and as directed by the
Police Department. Such designation shall be valid for a two-year
period of time, unless the designated licensee ceases to qualify. A
licensee may be redesignated for successive terms.“
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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SPECIAL ORDINANCE
2. BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER McDOW,
MINORITY LEADER MURTAGH, COUNCILMEMBERS TERRERO,
GRONOWSKI, SHEPHERD AND LARKIN;
AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE TAX ROLL FOR WESTCHESTER
COUNTY TAXES, INCLUDING SEWER DISTRICT TAXES AND REFUSE
DISPOSAL DISTRICT TAXES, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2010, AND
LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE TAXES CONTAINED THEREIN.
The City of Yonkers, in the City Council convened, hereby ordains
and enacts:
Section 1. The apportionment and extension of the assessment
roll of Westchester County Taxes for the calendar year 2010, including
sewer district taxes and refuse disposal district taxes, having been
completed by the City Assessor at the direction of the City Council, said
apportionment and extension constitutes the tax rolls for Westchester
County Taxes and said taxes are hereby levied and assessed on the real
property appearing thereon as therein set forth.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to sign and attach to such tax
rolls a warrant under the corporate seal of the City allowing the City
Comptroller to collect, in the manner provided by law, the taxes set forth
therein, and the City Assessor is hereby directed to deliver the said tax
rolls to the Comptroller.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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SPECIAL ORDINANCE
3. BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER McDOW,
MINORITY LEADER MURTAGH, COUNCILMEMBERS TERRERO,
GRONOWSKI, SHEPHERD AND LARKIN;
SPECIAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK,
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 23, 2010 DETERMINING THE TERMS, FORM
AND DETAILS OF ISSUANCE OF $_________ GENERAL OBLIGATION
SERIAL BONDS, SERIES 2010A (TAX-EXEMPT) AND $________
GENERAL OBLIGATION TERM BONDS, SERIES 2010B (TAXABLE -
BUILD AMERICA BONDS) OF THE CITY, DIRECTING THEIR PRIVATE
SALE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF
SAID BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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SPECIAL ORDINANCE
4. BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER McDOW,
MINORITY LEADER MURTAGH, COUNCILMEMBERS TERRERO,
GRONOWSKI, SHEPHERD AND LARKIN;
A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF YONKERS
GRANTS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010.
The City of Yonkers hereby ordains and enacts:
Section 1: The City’s Grant Budget for fiscal year 2009/2010 is
hereby amended by increasing revenues and appropriations for the Parks
Department for a grant from Assemblymen Michael Spano and Gary
Pretlow relating to the Puerto Rican Parade Festivities.
Increase Estimated Revenues
Legislative Member Item 049-G18-8061-7375 $3,500.00
Increase Appropriation
Parks Dept. – Special Projects 049-G18-8061-0496 $3,500.00
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.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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RESOLUTION
5. BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER McDOW,
MINORITY LEADER MURTAGH, COUNCILMEMBERS TERRERO,
GRONOWSKI, SHEPHERD AND LARKIN;
WHEREAS, the Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation and
Conservation has been awarded a $3,500 grant from Assemblymen
Michael Spano and Gary Pretlow to fund various Puerto Rican/Hispanic
activities, including ethnic celebrations and other events sponsored by the
City of Yonkers; and
WHEREAS, these events may include quality of life awareness
events, such as Latin and Hispanic entertainment and cuisine, and
information and services on important community programs ranging from
health, immigration, education, environmental and cultural opportunities;
and
WHEREAS, there are no matching funds required from the City of
Yonkers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Yonkers City
Council, that it does hereby endorse and approve the application and
award for a $3,500 grant in support of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic
activities, 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, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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RESOLUTION
6. BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER McDOW,
MINORITY LEADER MURTAGH, COUNCILMEMBERS TERRERO,
GRONOWSKI, SHEPHERD AND LARKIN;
WHEREAS, the Department of Constituent Services is applying to
the State of New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation for a $27,000 grant to fund various Puerto Rican/Hispanic
activities including ethnic celebrations and other events sponsored by the
City of Yonkers; and
WHEREAS, these events may include quality of life awareness
events, such as Latin and Hispanic entertainment and cuisine, and
information and services on important community programs ranging from
health, immigration, education, environmental and cultural opportunities;
and
WHEREAS, there are no matching funds required from the City of
Yonkers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Yonkers City
Council, that it does hereby endorse and approve the application for a
$27,000 grant in support of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic activities; 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, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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RESOLUTION
7. BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER McDOW,
MINORITY LEADER MURTAGH, COUNCILMEMBERS TERRERO,
GRONOWSKI, SHEPHERD AND LARKIN;
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, 2012.
Joan Haynes
570 Yonkers Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10704
Office Manager – Architectural Office RENEWAL
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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RESOLUTION
8. BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER McDOW,
MINORITY LEADER MURTAGH, COUNCILMEMBERS TERRERO,
GRONOWSKI, SHEPHERD AND LARKIN;
WHEREAS, the City Council from time to time needs to address
issues regarding existing Civil Service Employees in the Office of the City
Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the relevant section of the Yonkers City Charter that
addresses how employment issues in the Office of the City Clerk is
delineated as follows in Section C4-13 (D) of the Charter:
“The Office of the City Clerk shall be administered by the City Clerk
appointed by the City Council subject to the control and authority of the
City Council. The City Council may appoint or hire such deputy and
assistant clerks or other employees as necessary or desired.”
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council, in its
discretion under the Charter, creates the following procedure to address
aforementioned employment issues involving only and all of the Civil
Service Employees in the Office of the City Clerk; and
RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Yonkers instructs and
empowers the City Clerk to conduct all inquiries of employment issues
involving Civil Service Employees in compliance with the applicable
federal laws, the laws of New York State and the City of Yonkers Charter.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council empowers and
requires that the Council President, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader,
together, upon recommendation from the City Clerk to sign-off on any
action, if necessary, on behalf of the City Council.
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
