A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Scheduled for 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York.

*** This meeting was held in the City Council Chambers, with virtual participation via ZOOM and

CMVNY Facebook. The meeting was not closed to the public.***

PRESIDING: Cathlin B. Gleason, President

OTHERS:

Tanesia M. Walters, City Clerk; Nicole J. Bonilla, Deputy City Clerk; Antoinette

Anderson, Legislative Aide; Johan Powell, Deputy Corporation Counsel.

CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council President Cathlin B. Gleason called the meeting to order and provided general house-keeping

rules, including encouraging citizens to share the meeting on social media and what to do “in case of

emergency”. Council President Gleason explained the 3-minute-plus-1 public comment rule. She then

asked a Councilperson to lead the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President then proceeded

to the Public Speakers session of the evening (listed below as public comment).

PUBLIC COMMENT

REFERRAL SESSION

Roll Call administered by City Clerk Tanesia M. Walters

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON

To the Council:

LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

Management Services: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Management Services to

Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Selection of a Vendor to Implement a Municipal

Broadband Solution, including Free Public Wi-Fi in Select Locations

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Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing Three Staff Members from the Mayor's Office

to attend the Cities United 11th Annual Convening in Seattle, Washington - (October 1, 2024, to

October 4, 2024)

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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing Budget Line Transfers for the

Department of Public Works to Cover Current Negative Balances and Support Future Purchases

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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for

Design and Construction Inspection Services for the Rehabilitation of the S. Fulton Avenue

Bridge (BIN 2225220) and East Third Street Bridge (BIN 2225230)

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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing Emergency Mold Abatement and

Repair Services at Station #1, Lincoln Avenue Firehouse

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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Commit the Ten Percent

(10%) Non-Federal Matching Share for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

for the South Third and South Columbus Flood Mitigation Project

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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3, adopted by the City

Council on June 26, 2024, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF

FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW VEHICLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF

PUBLIC WORKS UTILIZING ARPA FUNDS

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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing an Emergency Contractual Agreement

with PCI Industries, Inc. for Sewer Repair at 656 Hanover Place

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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Retroactively enter into

an Emergency Contractual Agreement with PCI Industries, Inc. for Emergency Sewer Repairs at

27 Vernon Place

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Board of Water Supply: An Ordinance Authorizing the Attendance of Monica Hughes and

Milton Vann at the 2024 Catalyst Experience Hosted by Rogue Water Lab

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Office of the City Clerk: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds to the 2024 City

Council Expense Account for the Purchase of Furniture and Office Supplies

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To the Council:

HUMAN RESOURCES

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Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement

with the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services under the Title IIIC-1 &

IIIC-2 Program (Nutrition), and Estimated IIIC-1 & IIIC-2 NSIP

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Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Retroactively Enter into an Agreement

with Bedroc Entertainment for Videography Services for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau

Ready4Life Program

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Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau to Hang Banners

and Signs at Various Locations to Discourage or Prevent Opiod Misuse

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Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Flying

Classroom for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Saturday STEAM Program - (October 5th,

2024, to November 23, 2024, in the amount of $18,000.00)

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City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York,

Recognizing the Commitment and Service of Sidney Duncombe (at YCOP's 2024 Annual

Benefit & Recognition Gala)

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City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York

Recognizing the Commitment and Service of the Greater Hudson Valley (NY) Chapter of the

Links, Incorporated (YCOP's 2024 Annual Benefit & Recognition Gala)

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City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York,

Recognizing the Dedication and Service of Linda L. Jacobs (at YCOP's 2024 Annual Benefit &

Recognition Gala)

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City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York

Recognizing the Service and Leadership of Lieutenant Krista Mann (YCOP's 2024 Annual

Benefit & Recognition Gala)

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City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York,

Recognizing the Commitment and Service of Amirah Roberts (at YCOP's 2024 Annual Benefit

& Recognition Gala)

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City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York,

Recognizing the Outstanding Service and Dedication of Jennifer Vodrazka (at YCOP's 2024

Annual Benefit & Recognition Gala)

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City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York

Recognizing the Contributions and Inspirational Legacy of Loretta J. Hottinger (YCOP's 2024

Annual Benefit & Recognition Gala)

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City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the CIty of Mount Vernon, New York

Recognizing the Service and Commitment of The Very Right Reverend Derrick Adams to the

Office of Bishop-Designate

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To the Council:

PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES

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Department of Buildings: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Buildings to Solicit a

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Outside Contract Services for Fire Safety and Property

Maintenance Inspections of Multi-Dwelling and Nonresidential Properties

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Industrial Development Agency (IDA): An Ordinance Granting Permission to the Mayor to

Enter into an Agreement with Consolidated Edison Company ("Con Edison") to Conduct a Test

Borehole for the Thermal Energy Network Pilot Project at the Doles Recreation Center

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Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an

Inter-Municipal Agreement with the County of Westchester for Replacement of the Current

Single-Band VHF Antenna with a Tri-Band Antenna at the Mount Vernon Police Headquarters

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Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an

Inter-Municipal Agreement with the County of Westchester to Accept Mutual Aid Radios for

Use by the Mount Vernon Police Department

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Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Increase in Funding for the

Position of Personnel Associate in the Department of Public Safety and Reappropriating Funds

from a Vacated Position (formerly titled as Personnel Specialist).

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Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Renewal

Contract Agreement with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for Fuel

Inspection and Testing Services

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Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 45, adopted by the City

Council on August 14, 2024, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC. (ESS)

FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A CITYWIDE CAMERA

SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM”

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City Council: A Local Law to Amend Chapter 267 (Zoning) of the Code of the City of Mount

Vernon to Regulate Short-Term Rentals

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City Council: A Local Law Establishing a Local Government Code Enforcement Program in the

City of Mount Vernon, NY

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To the Council:

FINANCE AND PLANNING

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LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

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City Clerk: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York

Recognizing and Honoring the Service of Borsella & Mastro Auto Collision Specialists

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Office of the Mayor: A Resolution Appointing Commissioners of Deeds for the City of Mount

Vernon (Sept 2024 - Sept. 2026)

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City Council: A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Geeta Morris to the Charter

Review Commission to fill a Vacancy, Pursuant to Section 268(G) of the Mount Vernon City

Code

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OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS

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