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

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026.

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: Derrick Thompson, President

OTHERS:

Nicole Bonilla, City Clerk; Jordan A. Riullano, Deputy City Clerk; Antoinette

Anderson, Legislative Aide; Johan Powell, Deputy Corporation Counsel; Greg Bailey,

Asst. Corp. Counsel.

CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council President Derrick Thompson 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 Thompson explained the 3-minute-plus-1 public comment rule. He 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).

AWARDS

PRESENTATIONS

The Grace

PUBLIC COMMENT

REFERRAL SESSION

Roll Call administered by City Clerk Nicole Bonilla

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON

To the Council:

LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

Department of Public Works / Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of

the Title of DPW Deputy Commissioner (Administrative) to Chief of Infrastructure and Capital

Improvements, Amending the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget, and Providing for Funding and Salary

Adjustment

LPW

Code:

Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Granting a One (1) Year Leave of Absence to

Dwayne A. Jones, who Currently Serve as the Assistant Supervisor within the Department of

Public Works

LPW

Code:

Board of Water Supply: An Ordinance Authorizing Attendance of Two (2) Board of Water

Supply Employees at the 2026 Young Professionals Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina

LPW

Code:

City Council: Local Law No. ___ - 2026 - A Local Law Amending Section 265 of Chapter 490

of the Laws of 1922, as amended, being the Charter of the City of Mount Vernon, New York,

entitled "Liability of City in Actions for Damages or Injuries to Person or Property"

LPW

Code:

City Clerk: A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 9 Adopted by the City Council on February

11, 2026, Establishing the Standard Workdays and Reporting Guidelines for Elected and

Appointed Officials

LPW

Code:

To the Council:

HUMAN RESOURCES

No Items

PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES

Fire Department: An ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Accept Two (2) Pierce Sabre 1,500

GPM Fire Pumpers Funded through the HUD Community Development Block Grant Program

and provided by the Urban Renewal Agency

PSC

Code:

To the Council:

FINANCE AND PLANNING

Department of Planning and Community Development: An Ordinance Authorizing the Release

of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Consulting Services to Prepare a

Comprehensive Update to the City of Mount Vernon Zoning Ordinance

OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS

Code: