Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Council: Yonkers City Council Meetings- April 19, 2022 by Yonkers City Councilwoman Corazon Pineda Issac 2nd District.

 

On April 19, 2022, the Yonkers City Council held a Real Estate Committee meeting as well as a Rules Committee meeting. All items on both agendas appear below, as well as the decisions taken by the City Council in regard to these items.

Real Estate Committee Meeting Agenda 1.    A Special Ordinance Authorizing an Encroachment In The Right-Of-Way On Huntsbridge Road, Subject to Certain Terms and Conditions. (Moved to Rules Committee Meeting agenda of April 19, 2022)   2.     Presentation on Federal Opportunity zone in Yonkers. Rules Committee Agenda Items for Consideration by Administration      1. Settlement Resolution - $7,500.00 – ELIZABETH TAYLOR - plaintiff allegedly sustained personal injuries when she was struck in the face by the parking gate arm on the upper level of the Government Center Garage parking facility at 87 Nepperhan Avenue. (Fiscal Impact – amount of settlement.) (All Councilmembers.) (Moved to City Council Stated Meeting agenda for April 26, 2022)   2. Resolution – authorizing the disposition of surplus city property. (Positive Fiscal Impact.) (All Councilmembers.) (Moved to Real Estate Committee for further discussion)   3. General Ordinance – amending Chapter 91 of the Code of the City of Yonkers entitled “Garbage and Refuse” with regard to amending duties to keep sidewalks clear. (No Fiscal Impact.) (All Councilmembers.) (Moved to Legislation & Codes Committee for further discussion)   Items for Consideration by Council Old Business: 1.    A Special Ordinance Authorizing an Encroachment In The Right-Of-Way On Huntsbridge Road, Subject to Certain Terms and Conditions. (Moved to City Council Stated Meeting agenda for April 26, 2022) 2.Zoning Board Appointment of Anthony Gjelaj (Moved to City Council Stated Meeting agenda for April 26, 2022) New Business: 1.Resolution transferring Lead Agency Status under SEQRA to the Yonkers Planning Board for the amendment of Chapter 43 of the Code of the City of Yonkers, commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Yonkers, for premises known as 273-297 Glenwood Avenue, 146 Lake Avenue, and 164 Lake Avenue fronting on both Father Finian Sullivan Drive and Somerville Place, bearing tax identification numbers of Section 151.62, Block 2172, Lots 29-41,43 & 44, collectively the “property” from the “M” district to the adjacent “A” district. (Moved to City Council Stated Meeting agenda for April 26, 2022)   2.Resolution of the City Council to support adoption of the proposed NY-NJ Watershed Protection Act: H.R. 4677 and its signature into law (Moved to Environmental Policy & Protection Committee for further discussion)    3.Resolution of the City Council of Yonkers supporting energy choice and reducing energy costs for Yonkers residents and all New Yorkers by urging the New York State Senate and Assembly to oppose Senate Bill S-6843a, S-8198 and Assembly Bill A-8431, A-9329 that would reduce energy choices and increase energy costs in all of New York State by completely eliminating the use of safe clean natural gas for home heating and cooking. (Moved to Environmental Policy & Protection Committee for further discussion)    4.Resolution of the Yonkers City Council to honor the family and community’s request to honorarily rename the portion of Nepperhan Ave. between Odell Ave. and Cross Hill Ave. “Yonkers Police Officer Harold Woods Way” (Moved to City Council Stated Meeting agenda for April 26, 2022, with Public Hearing date in mid-May to be determined at a later date) 5.Resolution of the City Council of Yonkers requesting the New York State legislature to pass legislation authorizing the City of Yonkers City Council to pass a local law allowing the City of Yonkers to establish special school no speed zones and to utilize photo speed violation monitoring systems and establish special school no speed zones in and around City of Yonkers schools (Moved to City Council Stated Meeting agenda for April 26, 2022)   As a friendly reminder, although the City Council has resumed its in-person Stated meetings, all Committee meetings, including Rules, will be held virtually for the time being, unless otherwise noted. Tune in via the City Council Facebook page, City Hall TV (accessible via the City of Yonkers website), Optimum channel 78, or Verizon Fios channel 39.  

Best regards,   Hon. Corazon Pineda-Isaac E-mail: corazon.pineda.isaac@yonkersny.gov Tel: (914) 377-6312

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