Valerie Simmons

Whitmore Estates subdivision of former Windward School property

No direct city cost identified; the developer would dedicate the new road and utilities to the city if accepted.

1 Water Street site plan amendment

Water Street Connector linear park (C5691)

$6,000 a year in rent to the Urban Renewal Agency, escalating 2% annually over 50 years, plus design and construction funded largely by state grant money.

Proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane

Water Street Connector

Lease terms not detailed in the agenda.

City Hall roof, facade, and HVAC modernization

Amends the operating budget and capital projects fund; specific dollar amounts were not stated on the record.

Electric shuttle service for downtown and close-in neighborhoods

Grant-supported; the city is pursuing a shuttle demonstration with grant funding.

Downtown and commercial signage approvals

Ebersol Rink capital improvements and sponsorship legislation

The program brings outside funding to support the rink.

Disabled veterans tax exemption

Unknown until the exemption is adopted and applied.

Fire Station 2 feasibility study cost

The study costs $400,000, drawn from the city's fund balance — the real price tag comes when a build option is picked.

Smoking in White Plains parks

Adora Row mixed-use project extension

275 Main Street redevelopment

Council public-comment procedures

Residential street parking and traffic safety requests

Minimal — a sign change extending an existing restriction.

Brookfield Commons Phase 3 extension

About $8 million in County infrastructure funding flows to the city for the project.

YWCA resident conditions at 69 North Broadway

Farrell Estates at Ridgeway 105-lot subdivision

A 99-home subdivision would add new residents, school children, and traffic to the Ridgeway/Bryant Avenue area, with HOA fees for all homeowners.

2026 Street Closures for City Events

Adoption of Consent Agenda (Items 1, 8-17, 20-78)

Adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2026 — Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption

Adoption of Ordinance — Verizon New York, Inc. Franchise Agreement

Adoption of Ordinance — 50-Year Lease with Urban Renewal Agency for Water Street Connector

Communication from the Commissioner of Finance

Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting an amendment to the Operating Budget and the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project C5705, entitled “City Hall Roof and Parapet Wall Replacement.”

Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting an amendment to the operating budget and the capital projects fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5706 entitled “City Hall HVAC.”

Communication from the Acting Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of tax review proceedings.

Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to a budget transfer for rolling stock repairs.

Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the transfer of funds from the 2026-2027 General Fund Reserve for financing in order to reflect additional costs associated with the repair of fire apparatus.

Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to the closure of certain portions of public streets for the New Year’s Eve Spectacular.

Communication from the Commissioner of Planning in relation to an an easement agreement with 40 Church LLC and Church Partners LLC for vehicular and pedestrian access.

Communication from the Environmental Officer

Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter an agreement with The College of Westchester to offer college credit courses and digital training to youth.

Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter an agreement with Calvary Baptist Church, Inc. for space rental.

Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant from the County of Westchester for the Youth Bureau’s Youth Employment Program.

Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the City to receive a grant from the County of Westchester to fund Summer Youth Employment Services.

Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to receiving a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to fund services to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth.

Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to accept a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to fund services to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth.

Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to receiving a grant from the Research Foundation of the State University of New York for the Youth Bureau’s Liberty Partnerships Great Potential Program.

Adoption of Consent Agenda (Items 1, 8-17, 20-78)

Adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2026 — Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption

Ms. Santiago moved adoption of the following Ordinance.

Mr. Caruso moved adoption of the following resolution.

Gedney Way Recycling Center Network and CCTV Modernization (C5702)

Bond Ordinance — $3,030,000 serial bonds for city-owned buildings

Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY27 (C5703)

City Center Garage Electrical System Upgrade (C5704)

Brookfield Commons Phase III collateral assignment

Settlement of tax review proceedings

Child Passenger Safety Program grant ($6,000)

Police Traffic Services Program grant ($29,000)

Taxicab Ordinance amendments

Multispace parking meter maintenance agreement

Library fund budget amendments FY2026-27

Two-hour parking zone on Howard Avenue

Mr. Caruso moved adoption of the following resolution.

Consent agenda adoption (Items 1, 16-58)

Zoning ordinance permitting mini-storage in CB-3 District

Adopt ordinance authorizing NYS DEC Climate Smart Communities grant application

Adopt ordinance authorizing Empire State Development Market NY Round 15 grant application

Adoption of consent agenda (items 1–59)

Ethics Board appointments tabled

Susan Brumer appointed to Library Board

Capital Project C5692 — Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY 26 amended

$5,277,000 bond for heavy-duty vehicles and Capital Project C5693

Capital Project C5694 — Renovations to Fire Facilities FY27

Capital Project C5695 — Renovations to City Facilities FY27

$2,348,000 bond and Capital Project C5696 — Public Safety Building prisoner elevator

Capital Project C5698 — City Wide Overhead Door Replacement

$505,000 bond and Capital Project W5699 — Orchard Street Pump Station roof

White Plains Soccer Fest budget amendment

$643,529 snow removal budget transfer (Item 29)

Up to $450,000 for Youth Bureau school buses (Item 31)

Ordinance establishing Capital Project No. C5690 — Waller Avenue Pocket Park

Ordinance establishing Capital Project No. C5691 — Water Street Connector

Bond Ordinance — $2,424,000 for city street reconstruction

Ordinance establishing Capital Project No. C5692 — Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY 26

Bond Ordinance — additional $126,250 for traffic signals

Ordinance amending street closures for 2026 events

Ordinance — Starbucks license agreement for signs on Mamaroneck Avenue

Ordinance — Allied Universal Security agreement for City Hall

Ordinance — $75,000 U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant

Ordinance — DEA Westchester County Task Force equitable sharing agreement

Ordinance — parking license at 707/709 Westchester Avenue for Independence Day

Ordinance — Westchester County senior transportation funding

Ordinance — Older Americans Act Title III-C and Nutrition Services funding

Ordinance — New York Rangers Junior Rangers Hockey Program agreements

Ordinance — ArtsWestchester ArtsMobile agreement

Ordinance — Ambassador Event Production audio equipment for WP Soccer Fest