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

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025.

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: Danielle Browne, President

OTHERS:

Nicole Bonilla, City Clerk; Antoinette Anderson, Legislative Aide; Johan Powell,

Deputy Corporation Counsel.

CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council President Danielle Browne 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 Browne 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 Nicole Bonilla

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON

To the Council:

LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Advertisement Bids for the

Resurfacing of Various Streets in the City of Mount Vernon, New York: 2025-2026

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

with Partners in Safety for Drug and Alcohol Testing Services for the Department of Public

Works to Comply with U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations

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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance of Three (3) Trees

from Neighbors That Care, Inc. for Planting on South Columbus Avenue Near the Graham

School Parking Lot

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Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Authorizing and Supporting the "HIV-Aids

Awareness Walk - Breaking Stigmas One Step at a Time" to be Held on Saturday, June 21, 2025

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Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mount Vernon Recreation

Department to Co-Sponsor the Annual Juneteenth Walk and Celebration and Interfaith Health

Fair in Partnership with the Yusuf Shah Islamic Center and to Appropriate Funds for the Event -

(Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

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Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Recreation to

Co-Sponsor 'City Fest 2025' in Partnership with Friends of Mount Vernon, Recreation and

Youth Programs, Inc., and for Related Purposes - (Saturday, September 13, 2025, with a rain

date of Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

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Board of Water Supply: An Ordinance Retroactively Authorizing Attendance at the 2025

Mayors Water Council Meeting

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Board of Water Supply: An Ordinance Authorizing the Amendment of the Salary of the Senior

Account Clerk Position in the Board of Water Supply

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To the Council:

HUMAN RESOURCES

Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Recreation to Sponsor

the Annual Summer Breeze Concert Series and Accept Monetary Donations to Support said

Series

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PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES

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Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance of Twelve (12) Parking

Spaces from the Montefiore Health System for the Use of the Mount Vernon Police Department

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Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Equipment from

FARO Technologies for the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Department of Public Safety and

Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements

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Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing Two (2) Members of Service from the

Department of Public Safety to Attend the Avigilon Unity Training in Somerville,

Massachusetts - (May 13, 2025, to May 15, 2025)

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To the Council:

FINANCE AND PLANNING

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Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the Adoption of the Installment Plan

Standard Terms and Conditions for Delinquent Tax Payment Agreements

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Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Payment Plan

Agreement with the New York State Department of Civil Service for Outstanding Health

Insurance Premium Arrears

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15.

Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the Comptroller to Enter into a

Partnership with Aflac to Offer Voluntary Supplementary Dental Benefits to Employees through

Payroll Deduction

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ADD-ON

HUMAN RESOURCES

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Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Granting Permission to the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau (MVYB)

to Utilize City Hall Plaza on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, to Host the Youth Mental Wellness

Fest "Vibe Check" through the Ready4Life Program

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LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

City Clerk: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon to Appoint Nia

Howard Fenton to the Tree Advisory Board Pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252-17 of the

Code (April 23, 2025 to April 22, 2028)

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HUMAN RESOURCES

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

Honoring Catherine Coleman Flowers for Her Extraordinary Work

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PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES

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City Council: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, Designating Itself

as Lead Agency for Proposed Zoning Amendments Regarding Indoor Amusement Uses in the

CB, LI-7.5, and I Zoning Districts, Referring the Amendments to the City Corporation Counsel,

City Planning Board, and Westchester County Planning Board, and Scheduling a Public Hearing

- (May 14, 2025)

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City Council: A Resolution for Home Rule Request in Support of State Senate Bill No. S7322

and Assembly Bill No. 7348 - (Transfer Tax Increase on Deeds)

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FINANCE AND PLANNING

City Council: A Resolution for Home Rule Request in Support of State Senate Bill No. S7321

and Assembly Bill No. 7341 - (Hotel Occupancy Tax)

OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS

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